Introduction 6 1.1 What is Component Engineering? 6 1.2 High Reliability Components 6 1.2.1 Hi-Rel Parts, High Reliability Components 7 1.3 The BathTub Curve 7 1.4 Operating Environment for Space Components 9 1.5 Hi-Rel vs. COTS 10 1.6 Design Approval 10 2.0 Component Procurement Systems etc.