Tilting device adapter for the carriage of multiple payloads on the same launcher.

In order to mount several satellites (12) side by side in the nose cone of a single launch vehicle, without any danger of their colliding upon separating, an adapter device (14) is interposed between each satellite (12) and support plate (10). At launching, the adapter devices (14) are in a transport position requiring little space. When a satellite is to be separated, its adapter device (14) moves to a separation position where the satellite (12) is tilted away from the adjacent satellite(s).