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Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station Logistics Carrier

Short Name: ELC

Facility Description

The EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station (EXPRESS) Logistics Carrier (ELC) is a platform that supports external payloads mounted to the ISS starboard and port trusses. The ELC provides either Earth or deep space views. The ELC can support payloads, logistics equipment, and Orbital Replacement Units (ORUs). There are four ELCs on the ISS at different truss locations.

Current Status: Onboard

Availability: Please contact the facility manager

ISS Environment: External

Owner: NASA

Operator/Implementation Partner:
NASA

Developer(s):
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Facility Manager:
Brian Rhone
NASA Johnson Space Center

Manager Email:
brian.g.rhone@nasa.gov

Parent Facility:

Child Facility: MISSE, MUSES

Sponsoring Space Agency: NASA

Equipment Category: Capability

Additional Information:

ELC on NASA’s SSRE

Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station Logistics Carrier