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From: henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer)
Subject: Re: Space Shuttle Differences
Message-ID: <1988Jul10.010841.16845@utzoo.uucp>
Organization: U of Toronto Zoology
References: <6581@jhunix.HCF.JHU.EDU>
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 88 01:08:41 GMT

>  Are all the operational shuttles the same, ie. in terms of lifting
> capability, weight, etc. ? Or are there functional differences?

There are no major functional differences, but the later orbiters are
lighter and hence can carry heavier payloads.
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