Flight Systems

Whether destined for the Space Shuttle, Spacelab, Spacehab, the International Space Station, or non-crewed launch vehicles, Payload Systems' flight components are designed from the outset to meet our clients' specific research and/or operational goals. Our flight systems have addressed such diverse applications as:

• Fluid and structural mechanics
– MODE-0 (STS-40); MODE-1 (STS-48); MODE-2 (STS-62)
– MACE (STS-67); MACE -II (STS-106/ISS-04/2a-2b)
– MiSDE/MASU (STS-79/Mir Phase I)

• Life sciences and biochemistry
– PCG-1, PCG-2, PCG-3 (all Progress/Mir/Soyuz)
– CCU (ISS UF-3)

• Human performance
– MWPE (STS-42)
– DLS (STS-62); EDLS (STS-76//Mir Phase I)

• Advanced applications for the existing shuttle communication systems
– KIS (STS-67)

• Space station pressure integrity
– PPRV (ISS, multiple)

• Spacecraft electronics
– (ASTRO-1, Freja)

We have also taken part in extensive ground studies and assisted dozens of researchers in preparation for and performance of parabolic flight proof-testing, and we have conducted numerous campaigns on the NASA/JSC KC-135. Our contributions have provided many of these clients with the preliminary results necessary to commence preparation for spaceflight.

Payload has worked successfully with many international organizations, including CSA, Nissho Iwai, Kayser-Threde, and ESA. In 1989 we were the first U.S. company to place a commercial payload aboard Mir space station, one accomplishment among many in our portfolio.

Whether international or domestic, our customers and partners continue to come to us for cost-effective, innovative flight systems that deliver results.