The 100,000 class clean-room facility at Payload Systems is dedicated to assembly and testing of spaceflight hardware. A class 1000 enclosure and class 100 enclosed bench are also used for assembly of precision space hardware components. A full complement of dedicated tools and equipment used for space hardware fabrication includes soldering stations, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, calipers, and mechanical tools.
All equipment is calibrated at regular intervals by certified laboratories.
Locked, limited-access archive facilities are available for controlled drawings and documents. This facility has a separate set of tools and equipment, as well as shipping and receiving desks, non-flight storage, and limited mechanical fabrication equipment. Payload Systems employs a comprehensive network of established local suppliers with demonstrated capabilities in producing flight-quality hardware. Payload Systems facilities are in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and health regulations.