| 3. |
Complete the chart on this page by using information from the Space Shuttle Mission
Weight Chart and the Crew Members
Weight chart.
Your Mission Weight Chart
| Item Description |
Weight (in kilograms) |
| Orbiter (empty) |
43,092 |
| Payload |
approximately 24,948 |
| External Tank (full) |
750,980 |
| Solid Rocket Booster (each) |
589,670 |
| x 2 = |
1,179,340 |
|
Crew members (6)
|
approximately 360 |
|
Additional fuel for use during mission
Liquid & gases for electrical production & environmental
conditioning (together)
|
approximately 14,490 |
| Total Mission Weight (not to exceed 2,013,210) |
answers will vary |
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