Currently, the space industry as a whole is facing increasing pressure from customers and environmental lobbyists and supply chains, to reduce or eliminate the use of lead. Pressure is also increasing to reduce the cost of electronic components and equipment used on launch vehicles.

 

An approach to using lead free components has been written deployed. The document No. VG-SG-1-D-0032-SYS describes steps the steps required to enable the use and delivery of equipment using a variety of components including lead free or pure tin terminations.