Astronomy and Space

Columbus External Payload Facility

The Columbus External Payload Facility (Columbus-EPF) is a component of the European Columbus module on the International Space Station (ISS). It consists of two identical L-shaped consoles attached to the starboard cone of Columbus in the zenith (top) and nadir (bottom) positions, each supporting two platforms for external payloads or payload facilities. Four external payloads (payload facilities) can be operated at the same time. An additional external payload platform called Bartolomeo was installed on Columbus in 2020.

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See also

• ▸CfA 1.2 m Millimeter-Wave Telescope
• ▸Emu
• ▸Andromeda (constellation)

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