CARGO CONTAINERS

LAUNCH VEHICLE

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Miscellaneous cargo can be fitted into one of three different sizes of containers for easy transport into space (Image A, Tables 1, 2, 3). The Cargo Containers will be used to compliment other cargo loads going into Standard Earth Orbit.

Image A: The three different Cargo Containers

MAXIMUM CAPACITY	5,775	kg
TARE MASS	1,209	kg
TOTAL MASS	6,984	kg

Table 1: Small Cargo Container Mass

MAXIMUM CAPACITY	11,480	kg
TARE MASS	2,539	kg
TOTAL MASS	14,019	kg

Table 2: Medium Cargo Container Mass

MAXIMUM CAPACITY	17,013	kg
TARE MASS	3,990	kg
TOTAL MASS	21,003	kg

Table 3: Large Cargo Container Mass

Rails are attached to the port and starboard sides of the containers to mechanically attach them to the Cargo Hold. All cargo is loaded as far forward as possible for balance purposes (Image B).

Image B: The three different Cargo Containers fitted inside the Cargo Hold

Each container will be able to transport virtually any size and shape, up to 21,003 kg.

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