as in cargo
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 payload
New Glenn is a giant, partially reusable rocket that seeks to compete with SpaceX’s Starship rocket and can carry heavier payloads of up to 45 metric tons to low Earth orbit.
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Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Isaacman's post on X did not specify which mission such a payload would fly on, nor when.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines will develop lunar landers capable of delivering science payloads to the moon.
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Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Isaacman's post on X did not specify which mission such a payload would fly on, nor when.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines will develop lunar landers capable of delivering science payloads to the moon.
—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for payload
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From cabin and cargo space to standard tech, the South Korean automaker has completely redesigned its popular midsize three-row SUV for the 2027 model year.
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The truck sustained significant damage, spilling its cargo of beer across the roadway, police said.
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Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
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Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
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While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
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That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
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At that point, Mills said, Kamlager-Dove’s office submitted inquiries to the Postal Service asking about the reason for the closure and what is being done to alleviate the burden on customers.
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There is significant opportunity for improvement in this arena, and the system simply cannot effort to further disenfranchise physicians who already have too much administrative burden.
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“Payload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/payload. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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