SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING A PAYLOAD WITH AN ONBOARD DEVICE IN A SPACECRAFT

摘要

A system for interfacing at least one payload with at least one onboard device in a spacecraft is presented. The system includes a detachable bracket having a base and at least one slot, and configured to receive the at least one payload. Also, a design of the at least one payload is independent of a design of the spacecraft. Further, the system includes at least one adapter disposed within the at least one slot and configured to communicatively couple the at least one payload to the at least one onboard device in the spacecraft. In addition, the system includes a plurality of fasteners operatively coupled to the detachable bracket and configured to fasten the at least one payload to the base of the detachable bracket.