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PAYLOAD ADAPTER [8 records]

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Record 1 2025-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

With such a large payload volume and weight, most launches will carry two or more satellites. A special payload interface ring, or tandem adapter, needs to be designed for these situations.... The purpose of the adapter is to allow the Gryphon itself to carry the acceleration forces of each satellite, rather than the bottom satellite carrying the loads of the top satellite. The satellites are released one at a time, with reorientation between orbital injections.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Passage d'un engin spatial de sa trajectoire de lancement à sa première orbite.

OBS

injection sur orbite : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
Key term(s)
  • payload adaptor
  • interface adaptor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Dispositif placé entre la charge utile et son lanceur, qui supporte la charge utile et est adapté aux caractéristiques du lanceur.

OBS

adaptateur de charge utile; ACU : terme et abréviation publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 31 décembre 2005.

OBS

adaptateur de charge utile : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS).

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Columbus External Payload Facility(CEPF) is a set of structures added to the starboard end-cone of the Columbus module intended to carry four payload adapters mechanically similar to those used in the NASA ExPRESS Pallet(ExP) programme [RD 2]. Unlike the ExP, the CEPF provides one adapter location that normally points to notional zenith, one oriented to notional nadir, and two to starboard.

OBS

In summary, the CEPF provides suitable interfaces for a small sized remote sensing instrument, either internally pointed/stabilised, or tolerating large excursions around a nominal direction. Large fields of view can be accommodated. The ground track pattern is not optimised for localised studies, nor repeatable on the long term due to altitude variations.

OBS

Columbus external payload facility; CEPF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

Dans la perspective d'une telle évolution future, il [cône arrière] pourrait aussi recevoir divers points d'accrochage nécessaires au raccordement d'une plate-forme de charge utile extérieure.

OBS

plateforme de charge utile extérieure de Columbus; CEPF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • plate-forme de charge utile extérieure de Columbus
  • plate-forme CEPF

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The External Payload Computer(XPLC) provides data management interfaces between the payloads on an Express Pallet Adapter and the Express Pallet or the Columbus EPF [External Payload Facility]. The XPLC is based upon the Standard Payload Computer as modified for the external Station environment and specific adaptations for the Express Pallet Adapter payloads.

OBS

external payload computer; XPLC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

ordinateur de charge utile externe; XPLC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 5 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Similar to the EXPRESS rack for internal payloads, the accommodations at each of the 6 payload locations are standardized to provide quick and straightforward payload integration. This is accomplished using a standard EXPRESS Pallet Adapter(ExPA) plate to which the payload is permanently mated prior to launch and which is subsequently locked into place on the pallet by the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator on the Station's robotic arm.

OBS

EXPRESS pallet adapter plate: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

plaque de fixation de palette EXPRESS : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Plaque de fixation de palette EXPRESS standard.

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Each EXPRESS pallet can accommodate 6 Express Pallet Adapters (ExPA). The ExPA is the base on which the remaining elements of the TEF [Technology Exposed Facility] sit on. It allows the mounting of payloads of dimensions (width x length x eight) 86.36x116.84x124.46 mm (34x46x49"). The ExPA is equipped with a robotic micro-fixture which enables its removal by means of the Space Station Dexterous Manipulator.

CONT

The EXPRESS Pallet Adapter(ExPA) provides an external payload accommodation and interface capability that can be exchanged on-orbit using the Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

OBS

EXPRESS pallet adapter; ExPA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

L'allocation canadienne de 2,3 % des installations destinées aux utilisateurs correspond à un bâti et un adaptateur de palette externe (APE) par année, assortis des ressources correspondantes de soutien aux usagers.

OBS

adaptateur de palette externe; ExPA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2003-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Express Pallet. The ExPS is an unpressurized external equipment which, by means of adapter mechanisms, will support external payloads. Each ExPS will accommodate up to six payloads of up to 225 kg for a total launch of 1,36 tons. For each one of them it will be supplied power and data. The adapters will be fully compatible with external robotics operations (EVR) and with crew external activities (EVA). The full up ExPS will be compatible with robotics operations for removal from orbiter cargo bay and assembly in the ISS truss. It will be operational for up to 10 years in orbit with the capability to be launched and returned to Earth several times.

OBS

The Pallets, which will be attached at specific locations on the Truss, can be zenith- or nadir- facing, allowing them to carry instruments requiring solar or celestial viewing (zenith) or Earth viewing (nadir).

OBS

EXPRESS: Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station.

OBS

EXPRESS pallet; ExP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Individual, standard EXPRESS pallet.

PHR

EXPRESS pallet adapter payload envelope, adapter plate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Une palette Express transporte des équipements extérieurs alors qu'une palette Spacelab (SLP) transporte le SPDM («Canada Hand») et des réservoirs (ATA et HP Gas).

OBS

palette EXPRESS; ExP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 8 2002-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

The satellite campaign preparing XMM for launch has entered its last straight run. The Combined Operations(POC) have begun with the fastening of the spacecraft onto the payload adapter. Umbilical and purge lines have been connected and electrical checkouts are continuing. Green and red tag items that have to be attended to before launch are being verified and the last remaining pieces of thermal insulation on the spacecraft have been refastened.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
OBS

Expression elliptique désignant la campagne de préparation du satellite sur le site de lancement.

Spanish

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