Assembly comprising a multiple payload set and ground support equipment

An assembly comprising:

• a multiple payload set for a launch vehicle, and
• a stiff and rigid ground support equipment,
• wherein the multiple payload set comprising a plurality of payloads,
• wherein the plurality of payloads are interconnected via a non-self-supported connection structure before assembly of the multiple payload set to a dispenser body,
• wherein each payload comprises separation devices attached to the non-self-supported connection structure,
• wherein the non-self-supported connection structure comprises hooks attached to the ground support equipment, for attachment of the multiple payload set to the dispenser body, and
• wherein the ground support equipment is attached to the multiple payload set via the hooks to reinforce and secure the multiple payload set to enable transport and maneuverability of the multiple payload set without jeopardizing the non-self-supported connection structure.

A method for assembling a payload dispenser, the method comprising:

• attaching a plurality of payloads to a non-self-supported connection structure via first attachment means creating a multiple payload set;
• attaching a ground support equipment to the non-self-supported connection structure, the ground support equipment comprising third attachment means and the non-self-supported connection structure comprising second attachment means comprised in the non-self-supported connection structure being connected to the first attachment means via reinforcement means, wherein the third attachment means are attached to the second attachment means when attaching the ground support equipment to the non-self-supported connection structure;
• transporting the ground support equipment and the attached multiple payload set;
• maneuvering the ground support equipment and the attached multiple payload set into position with relation to a dispenser body;
• attaching the multiple payload set to the dispenser body via the first attachment means;
• and
• knocking down the ground support equipment and removing the ground support equipment pieces from the payload dispenser by detachment of the third attachment means from the second attachment means.