Small Payload Support Module

One Stop Satellite Solutions (OSSS) has been designing, building, testing and flying space structures to support small-satellite missions for over twenty years. Even with the use of 'Cold War' assets such as the Minotaur launch vehicle, lowering of launchcosts can only be achieved by fully loading the rocket with maximum payload. Small satellite payloads come in many shapes and sizes so the solution is to use a Multiple Payload Adapter system that is capable of accommodating a wide range of payloadgeometries without the need of redesign or modification of ether the payloads or the launch platform.OSSS has pioneered several innovative methods of construction using many different fabrication techniques. OSSS has resources of people and facilities unmatched elsewhere and has recent experience working with DOD on multiple payload launches. OSSS wasthe integration contractor on the JAWSAT mission. The OSSS team includes experts in the fields of advanced structural design, materials research, modern fabrication technology and systems engineering.OSSS sees three major technical goals in Phase I. First is to identify system requirements of launch vehicles and payloads. Second is to document engineering specifications. Third is to qualify fabrication techniques in light of cost, safety,reliability and versatility. Even with the use of `Cold War' assets such as the Minotaur launch vehicle, lowering of launch costs can only be achieved by fully loading the rocket with maximum payload. Small satellites come in a multitude of sizes, shapes and masses. Often thesatellites have been completed before a launch vehicle was selected or they are remnants from earlier programs. For this reason, any Multiple Payload Adapter systems must be capable of accommodating a wide range of payload geometry without the need ofredesign or modification of ether the payloads or the launch platform. OSSS's technology addresses this need for both DOD and commercial applications.