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00024_Field_Far-Out Facts (the space shuttle).txt
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Far-Out Fact
The Space Shuttle is 56 metres (184 feet) tall, more than twice as long as a blue whale.
Far-Out Fact
The Space Shuttle weighs 2000 tonnes, which is equal to 20 adult blue whales.
Far-Out Fact
When the Space Shuttle lifts off, its rockets and engines produce over 3300 tonnes of thrust [link to glossary].
Far-Out Fact
Since 1981, the Shuttle has boosted more than 1.36 million kilograms (3 million lbs.) of cargo into orbit.