Satellites & Spacecraft
ESPA
EELV Secondary Payload Adapter
EELV Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) — A ring-shaped adapter allowing multiple small satellites to ride as secondary payloads on larger launches. ESPA-class satellites typically mass 180-300 kg.
Frequently asked about ESPA
- What does ESPA mean in the space industry?
- EELV Secondary Payload Adapter: A ring-shaped adapter allowing multiple small satellites to ride as secondary payloads on larger launches. ESPA-class satellites typically mass 180-300 kg.
- What does ESPA stand for?
- ESPA stands for EELV Secondary Payload Adapter.
- What category of space terminology does ESPA belong to?
- ESPA is part of the Satellites & Spacecraft category in space industry terminology.