of accepting multiple alternate payloads embodiments of the invention describe a standardized bulkhead structure suitable for supporting any desired payload affixed to a matching payload platform the modularized structural design accommodates ready adjustability for load and size of a given payload in addition a combination of payload platforms may be employed supporting a plurality of different payloads in one notable embodiment a bulkhead panel may be constructed as a honeycomb frame which is highly configurable the panel may be stacked to support increased payload mass in addition open keyways through the panel permit cable access to and from payload platforms the panel may be constructed from a carbon composite to provide high strength at a reduced weight in one example applicable system the prompt global strike pgs missile may be envisioned for the employment of a common booster rocket to deliver a wide range of potential weapons payloads depending on the target type the number of potential weapons or payloads is large and virtually unlimited a common payload adapter would be useful to accommodate various payload permutations all this can be accomplished while under a reduced development schedule and cost it should be noted that embodiments of the invention may be described herein as a payload adapter for a missile system however embodiments of the invention are not limited to such applications and may be applied to any aerospace launch vehicle which may be used with a range of payloads for example embodiments of the invention may be applicable to any rocket propelled device such as a launch vehicles for satellites or other space missions fig1 illustrates a launch vehicle 100 and interface 102 to a payload 110 the launch vehicle 100 may be a rocket for launching spacecraft or a missile.