ZIN Technologies has successfully developed more than 95 payloads for platforms including the International Space Station, Space Shuttle, and Sounding Rockets. These payloads were developed for carriers including ISS EXPRESS Rack, Fluids and Combustion Facility, Fluids Science Laboratory, DECLIC, GAS & Hitchhiker, STS Mid Deck, and MIR. Payloads for the Black Brant Sounding Rocket and the Kistler Aerospace K-1 have also been developed.

ZIN Technologies developed payload avionics provide ruggedized custom data acquisition and control systems, power conditioning and control, network communications for uplink/downlink, on-board data storage, health monitoring, and remote operations with minimal or no required crew interaction. Avionics systems are comprised of custom and commercial-off-the-shelf electronics utilizing standard bus architecture.

• PC-104
• PCI
• STD

ZIN Technologies provides full systems engineering for all development, integration, verification, safety, quality assurance, and operations. Systems are manufactured in in-house cleanroom facilities, electronic buildup areas, and model shop by NASA-certified technicians. Required analytical analysis and testing is performed for space flight integration and operations as follows:

• Loads & Modal Analysis
• Thermal Analysis
• Vibration Testing
• Thermal and Thermal-Vacuum Testing
• Acoustic Testing
• Microgravity Emissions Testing

• Flight & Ground Safety Hazard Analysis
• Materials Flammability & Toxicity Analysis
• Crew Procedures & Training
• CDROM Based Training Materials