Loading applications at runtime

Hi,
I am an experienced programmer in several languages, but new to VB .NET. I
am designing an application which consists of a single "menu" program/form
that selectively transfers control to several other programs/forms. This is
straightforward when all the forms are in one assembly. But I need this to
be modular and dynamic so that each program loaded can be in its own .exe and
the central program can load and execute it then regain control when the
called program is done. I've tried "process.start" but I feel there must be
a better way, especially since I'd like to be able to communicate information
between the controller and the satellite applications.
Important point is that the controller will be designed so that it doesn't
know beforehand which programs are installed and can be called.
Also, there is some communication with a server by all the programs, but the
classes involved do not need to be shared if this cannot be done.
In other languages there is an external call, load or "chain" mechanism for
resolving references at runtime. Can this be done in VB .NET?

Thanks for any help.
--
Joanna
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