as in loads
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the space shuttle can carry a maximum payload of approximately 50,000 pounds
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Recent Examples of payloads
Another was to diversify revenue beyond just shooting payloads into orbit.
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Blue Origin also planned to use the rocket to launch landers to the moon for NASA, delivering payloads and astronauts to the surface.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
As of October 2026, the payloads are Astrolab’s FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover, Astrobotic’s own CubeRover, and several additional payloads to the moon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
But Vulcan is also sidelined at present and has a long line of Space Force payloads in the queue.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Starlink has a significant head start in the broadband megaconstellation race, with SpaceX launching fresh batches weekly or even more frequently on its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket while also preparing to launch bigger payloads on the Starship rocket, which is currently under development.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 May 2026
Unlike conventional ships, LASV75 eliminates crew accommodation and associated support systems, freeing space for mission payloads and increasing endurance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Under Musk’s leadership, SpaceX reduced the cost of launching payloads to orbit by a factor of ten.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Blue Origin also planned to use the rocket to launch landers to the moon for NASA, delivering payloads and astronauts to the surface.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 May 2026
As of October 2026, the payloads are Astrolab’s FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover, Astrobotic’s own CubeRover, and several additional payloads to the moon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
But Vulcan is also sidelined at present and has a long line of Space Force payloads in the queue.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Starlink has a significant head start in the broadband megaconstellation race, with SpaceX launching fresh batches weekly or even more frequently on its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket while also preparing to launch bigger payloads on the Starship rocket, which is currently under development.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 May 2026
Unlike conventional ships, LASV75 eliminates crew accommodation and associated support systems, freeing space for mission payloads and increasing endurance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Under Musk’s leadership, SpaceX reduced the cost of launching payloads to orbit by a factor of ten.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for payloads
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Such a campaign would target the vessels, cargoes, service providers, insurers, owners, operators, and financial networks that sustain Russia’s war against Ukraine.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Some inbound cargoes have been charged a 10% duty since at least early May, traders and dealers said, asking not to be identified as they are not authorized to speak to the media.—
Yihui Xie,
Bloomberg,
26 May 2026
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Observable loadings have declined since the blockade, although the data can be difficult to interpret and often shows up on a delay.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Windward said more than two dozen tankers are confined west of Hormuz as of Wednesday, with the blockade cutting Iranian oil loadings and exports by more than half.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The tool breaks cases down by age, race and neighborhood, revealing that seniors, Black residents and inland valley communities bear disproportionate heat burdens tied to poverty, outdoor work and lack of cooling.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And how, despite all the benefits and all the attention and revenue it’s brought to the series, all media, marketing, and sponsorship commitments are ultimately burdens for the drivers.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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Working on a craft project, detailing a car, weeding a garden, practicing your basketball shot, lifting weights – all these activities can foster patience too.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as press ups, squats and lunges.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Payloads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payloads. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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