The International Standard Payload Rack (ISPR) is a steel framework container that is designed and been adopted by the International Space Station (ISS) program to support efficient integration and interchangeability of space payload hardware, such as machines and experiments.

An EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station (ExPRESS) Logistics Carrier (ELC) is an unpressurized attached payload platform for the International Space Station (ISS) that provides mechanical mounting surfaces, electrical power, and command and data handling services for Orbital Replacement Units (ORUs) as well as science ...

Jan 9, 2024 · The Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR), located in the U.S. Laboratory Module (Destiny), enables investigators to perform combustion research to understand the fundamentals of the combustion process, understand fire safety, and methods for suppression of fires in space.

The EXPRESS Rack is an International Standard Payload Rack (ISPR) modified to provide standard mechanical, data, power, and thermal cooling interfaces to payload developers.

Jul 9, 2013 · Payload configuration options: • Insert into a NASA-provided ISS Locker Integrate into an International Subrack Interface Standard (ISIS) Drawer Design single unit to replace 1, 2, or 4 lockers. Rack Rack Interface Interface Controller Controller.

May 18, 2020 · Better known as EXPRESS Racks, these permanent fixtures on the station support a variety of research experiments — providing power, protective storage, cooling and heating, command and data communications and easy transport for up to 10 small payloads each.

Jan 9, 2024 · The Fluids Integrated Rack accommodates experiments that address critical space exploration research and technology needs for advanced life support (i.e., air revitalization, water reclamation, etc.), power, propulsion, and spacecraft thermal control systems.

Jun 24, 2022 · NASA science research on the International Space Station reached an extraordinary milestone June 14. The vital, versatile EXPRESS Racks – properly known as “EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to the Space Station” multipurpose payload shelving units – logged 1 million hours of combined powered duty on station.

EXPRESS Racks are located in the U.S. Lab, ESA Columbus Module and JAXA Japanese Experiment Module. The EXPRESS Racks provide structural interfaces, power, data, cooling, water, video, command and control, vacuum exhausting, nitrogen supply, and other resources needed to operate research in space.

ISS coverage in 24 hrs for a 70°-swath optical payload. (Courtesy of ESA)