Abstract
This paper will present the HuDeM (Human Dependability Model) project financed by the European Space Agency (ESA). The project has focused on developing a Human Dependability Model to be applicable for space activities and projects. The project is based on relevant perspectives from other industries like aviation, petroleum, nuclear and railways. Human Dependability is described as the contribution of the human in a space system to safety and reliability, a subject to reduce the incidence of human error and minimize its effects. Existing literature suggests that there is a trend towards an understanding and acknowledgement of the importance of humans in accidents and recoveries. In addition to propose a Human Dependability Model, the project validated the implementation of one proposed method. The initial validation is based on a case study. The validation method focuses primarily on the use of scenarios and checklists. This paper will outline and discuss some experiences and key challenges.