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ATK Thiokol concept corresponding to earlier Shuttle-C proposals. The shuttle orbiter is replaced by a 6.5 m diameter x 25 m long cargo container, powered by two Space Shuttle main engines. Availability would be three to four years after go-ahead.
Manufacturer: Thiokol. LEO Payload: 73,000 kg (160,000 lb). to: 500 km Orbit. at: 51.60 degrees. Liftoff Thrust: 20,290.000 kN (4,561,370 lbf). Total Mass: 2,000,000 kg (4,400,000 lb). Core Diameter: 8.70 m (28.50 ft). Total Length: 56.00 m (183.00 ft). | ||
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