DEFINITION:

Covering methods, tools and infrastructure necessary to integrate and verify space systems.

(Source: ESA TD8D)

SUBDOMAINS:

1. Advanced AIT Methods: Covering advanced methods, tools and standards to support the assembly, integration and testing plus verification of space systems across the life cycle.
2. Ground Support Equipment: Covering advanced tools and standards for supporting ground activities in all domains across the life cycle.(GSE for propulsion systems is included in 1-F-4)