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PALETTE EXPRESS [3 records]

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Record 1 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 2 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 3 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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