Standards, Qualification, and European Space Initiatives
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) components play a crucial role in the performance, quality, life cycle, and cost of space systems. To coordinate and standardise efforts in this field, the European Space Components Coordination (ESCC) was established in 2002, bringing together ESA, national and international public space organisations, component manufacturers, and user industries. The ESCC works to harmonise product specification, development, evaluation, and qualification, ensuring strategic availability of high-performance EEE components for both institutional and commercial space programmes.
In support of the ESCC, the European Component Initiative (ECI) was created to reduce reliance on non-European suppliers by developing European manufacturing capabilities for critical space technologies.
Sourcing ESCC-approved products that meet stringent space specifications often requires extensive research, supplier engagement, and evaluation. A specialist distributor such as Rhopoint Components streamlines this process—bringing together a wide range of space-ready components from qualified suppliers.
We can provide Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components for early development phases, with certification for space use arranged later, reducing vendor complexity and easing procurement. Sharing a bill of materials (BOM) with us allows our team to propose a tailored, optimised solution across multiple suppliers.
Manufacturers benefit too—partnering with Rhopoint increases visibility of their space-qualified products within a highly targeted customer base, without additional marketing overheads. We also manage end-of-life (EOL) notifications, helping customers secure last-time buys, find approved alternatives, or even source custom solutions.
With decades of experience in aerospace and defence, Rhopoint Components offers expert guidance on EEE components that comply with ECSS, MIL-PRF, NASA, and ESA standards.
Our technical sales team offers in-depth application knowledge, assisting with component selection, qualification requirements, and compliance documentation. We work with leading manufacturers such as Isabellenhütte, Cissoid, Exxelia Ohmcraft, and ISOCOM, ensuring you receive only the most reliable components for your designs.
Rhopoint offers a vast selection of components suitable for use in the Space industry. These parts have either been approved or designed for this specific application.
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