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PERFORMANCE
Takeoff distance, ground roll: 0 ft Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle: 0 ft Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 15 kt Rate of climb (typical ascent profile at 130,000 ft): 132,000 fpm Orbit Altitude: 185 to 643 kilometers (115 to 400 statute miles) Orbit Velocity: 27,875 kph (17,321 mph) Lift-to-drag (glide) ratio —
Landing distance, ground roll (typical): 10,000 ft Landing distance, ground roll (minimum): 7,000 ft LIMITING AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS (ATMOSPHERIC) VLD (best glide speed), sea level: 185 kt (heavy) VA (design maneuvering speed): 185 kt (approx) VLE (max gear extended): 312 kt VLO (max gear operating): 312 kt VNE (never exceed): 333 kt VSO (stall, landing configuration): 150 kt DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Length —
Height of Orbiter on runway: 17.27 meters (56.67 feet) Wingspan: 23.79 meters (78.06 feet) Weight —
Maximum cargo to orbit: 28,803 kilograms (63,500 pounds) CLIMB PARAMETERS
Solid Rocket Booster Separation: 2 minutes after launch External Tank Separation: 8.6 minutes after launch
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Specs for the Rockwell STS
Key Takeaways:
- The Space Shuttle had a remarkably fast rate of climb (132,000 fpm) and reached an orbit velocity of 27,875 kph (17,321 mph).
- Its liftoff weight was 2,041,166 kg (4.5 million lbs), decreasing to 104,326 kg (230,000 lbs) at touchdown, and it could carry up to 28,803 kg (63,500 lbs) of cargo to orbit.
- Key airspeeds included a never-exceed speed (VNE) of 333 kt and a stall speed (VSO) of 150 kt.
- The Space Shuttle's dimensions were substantial: 56.14 meters (184.2 feet) in total length, 37.23 meters (122.17 feet) orbiter length, and a 23.79-meter (78.06 feet) wingspan.
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