Payload Operations Center

A Payload Operations Center (POC) is a facility that manages and supports scientific experiments and hardware aboard space missions, particularly on the International Space Station (ISS). It coordinates the timeline for experiments, ensures that all equipment functions properly, and communicates with astronauts during their activities. The center involves a team of scientists and engineers who analyze data, provide real-time support, and ensure that the research objectives are met. Essentially, the POC helps maximize the scientific return from missions by managing the complex logistics of conducting experiments in space.