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<!--BEGIN SPECIFICATIONS--> Shuttle Atlantis Specifications Primary Function: Orbiter Vehicle (OV-104) Contractor: Various; Rockwell International’s Space Transportation Systems Division Crew: Seven Unit Cost: N/A Powerplant Three main engines running on liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen propellant, rated at 512,950 lb thrust each; two solid, reusable rocket boosters rated at 3,300,000 lb each at launch running on aluminum powder, iron oxide, and ammonium perchlorate powder. Dimensions Length: 121 ft Wingspan: 78 ft Height: 57 ft Weights Empty: 151,315 lb (68,635 kg) With main engines: 171,000 lb (77,564 kg) Performance Speed: 17,500 mph -- typical orbit Ceiling: N/A Range: N/A Armament N/A <!--END SPECIFICATIONS--> <!--BEGIN ACHIEVEMENTS--> Shuttle Atlantis Achievements Shuttle Atlantis deployed the Galileo spacecraft. Shuttle Atlantis deployed the Magellan Venus probe in 1989. Shuttle Atlantis made seven consecutive trips to the Mir Space Station. <!--END ACHIEVEMENTS--> <!--BEGIN FEATURES--> <!-- Shuttle Atlantis Features --> <!--END FEATURES--> <!--BEGIN BACKGROUND--> <!-- Shuttle Atlantis Background --> <!--END BACKGROUND-->

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