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Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station Logistics Carrier

Short Name: ELC

Current Status: Onboard

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.

Additional Information:

https://www.nasa.gov/mission/station/research-explorer/facility/?#id=380

Parent Facility:

Child Facility: MISSE; MUSES

ISS Environment: External

Facility Owner: NASA

Facility Manager: Brian Rhone | NASA Johnson Space Center

Manager Email: [email protected]

Operator/Implementation Partner: NASA

Developer(s): NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Sponsoring Space Agency: NASA

Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station Logistics Carrier