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Orbital launch vehicle. Year: 2011. Family: Shuttle. Country: USA. Status: Design 2004. ATK Thiokol concept for a shuttle-derived heavy lift vehicle. The shuttle orbiter would be replaced by a 6.5 m diameter x 35 m long cargo container, powered by three Space Shuttle main engines. The shuttle RSRM motors would have a fifth segment added, and the External Tank would be stretched to 56 m long. Availability would be six years after go-ahead. Manufacturer: Thiokol. LEO Payload: 91,000 kg (200,000 lb). to: 500 km Orbit. at: 51.60 degrees. Core Diameter: 8.70 m (28.50 ft). Total Length: 66.00 m (216.00 ft).
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