The Consultative Committee for Space Data Standards (CCSDS) is concerned with the development of standards for both the control of spacecraft and the dissemination of payload data. The technical work is carried out in three panels in a similar structure to CEOS but with the addition of a Technical Steering Group to co-ordinate the activities of the three panels.

Overview of CCSDS Structure

BNSC Funding supports a significant UK contribution to the workings of CCSDS. The QinetiQ CEOS/CCSDS Summer/Winter Reports identifies the relevant delegates and gives a summary of the most recent CCSDS meetings. The latest of these document also indicates the timing of the forthcoming meetings.

Full details of CCSDS activities and the associated published "Recommendations" can be found via the CCSDS Homepage.