Business & Industry

COTS

Commercial Off-The-Shelf

Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) — Components or systems available commercially rather than custom-built. COTS parts reduce costs but may require qualification for space environments.

Frequently asked about COTS

What does COTS mean in the space industry?
Commercial Off-The-Shelf: Components or systems available commercially rather than custom-built. COTS parts reduce costs but may require qualification for space environments.
What does COTS stand for?
COTS stands for Commercial Off-The-Shelf.
What category of space terminology does COTS belong to?
COTS is part of the Business & Industry category in space industry terminology.