International Standard Payload Racks
E898920
International Space Station hardware
modular equipment framework
space station payload rack
standardized payload carrier
International Standard Payload Racks are modular equipment frameworks used on the International Space Station to house and support scientific experiments, systems, and payloads in a standardized format.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| International Standard Payload Racks canonical | 4 |
| International Standard Payload Rack | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11000203 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Standard Payload Racks Context triple: [Destiny laboratory, hosts, International Standard Payload Racks]
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A.
International Docking System Standard
The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
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B.
Long Duration Propulsive EELV Secondary Payload Adapter
The Long Duration Propulsive EELV Secondary Payload Adapter is a U.S. Space Force payload platform designed to carry and maneuver small satellites in orbit for extended missions using its own propulsion system.
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C.
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2 is an external payload platform on the International Space Station used to host and support various scientific instruments and experiments.
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D.
Multimission Modular Spacecraft
The Multimission Modular Spacecraft is a standardized, modular satellite bus developed by NASA to support a variety of Earth-observing and scientific missions with a common spacecraft platform.
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E.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Standard Payload Racks Target entity description: International Standard Payload Racks are modular equipment frameworks used on the International Space Station to house and support scientific experiments, systems, and payloads in a standardized format.
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A.
International Docking System Standard
The International Docking System Standard is a global technical standard that defines a common, interoperable docking interface for spacecraft from different agencies and manufacturers.
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B.
Long Duration Propulsive EELV Secondary Payload Adapter
The Long Duration Propulsive EELV Secondary Payload Adapter is a U.S. Space Force payload platform designed to carry and maneuver small satellites in orbit for extended missions using its own propulsion system.
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C.
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2 is an external payload platform on the International Space Station used to host and support various scientific instruments and experiments.
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D.
Multimission Modular Spacecraft
The Multimission Modular Spacecraft is a standardized, modular satellite bus developed by NASA to support a variety of Earth-observing and scientific missions with a common spacecraft platform.
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E.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
International Space Station hardware
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modular equipment framework ⓘ space station payload rack ⓘ standardized payload carrier ⓘ |
| abbreviation | ISPR ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
ISS crew operations
ⓘ
ISS data networks ⓘ ISS power systems ⓘ ISS thermal control systems ⓘ |
| developedFor | microgravity research ⓘ |
| enables |
efficient use of ISS volume
ⓘ
interchangeability of payload locations ⓘ rapid integration of payloads ⓘ standardized safety verification ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
front access door or panel
ⓘ
integrated avionics ⓘ internal mounting surfaces ⓘ modular design ⓘ standardized data connectors ⓘ standardized dimensions ⓘ standardized electrical connectors ⓘ standardized fluid connectors ⓘ standardized mechanical attachment points ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
provide crew access to experiments
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provide data interfaces to payloads ⓘ provide fluid interfaces ⓘ provide power distribution to payloads ⓘ provide standardized housing for payloads ⓘ provide structural support for experiments ⓘ provide thermal control interfaces ⓘ |
| hasUser |
ESA
ⓘ
JAXA ⓘ
linked to:
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
NASA ⓘ international research organizations ⓘ |
| locatedIn | pressurized modules of the International Space Station ⓘ |
| partOf | ISS payload accommodation system ⓘ |
| standardizes |
data interfaces for payloads
ⓘ
electrical interfaces for payloads ⓘ mechanical interfaces for payloads ⓘ safety and integration requirements for payloads ⓘ |
| supports |
payloads
ⓘ
scientific experiments ⓘ systems hardware ⓘ technology demonstrations ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Columbus laboratory module
ⓘ
linked to:
Columbus Laboratory Module
Kibo laboratory module ⓘ
linked to:
Kibo laboratory
US Orbital Segment ⓘ
linked to:
ISS US Orbital Segment
|
| usedOn | International Space Station ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: International Standard Payload Racks Description of subject: International Standard Payload Racks are modular equipment frameworks used on the International Space Station to house and support scientific experiments, systems, and payloads in a standardized format.
Referenced by (5)
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