What Does PBD Stand For?
PBD stands for Payload Bay Door
PBD, or Payload Bay Door, refers to the specialized access doors used in spacecraft and launch vehicles to secure and release payloads during missions. These doors are engineered to withstand extreme conditions and provide safe transport of equipment, satellites, or scientific instruments. The efficient operation of PBDs is critical for successful deployment and recovery of payloads in space exploration and satellite deployment operations.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym