Payload specialists were flown from 1983 ( STS-9) to 2003 ( STS-107 ). The last flown payload specialist was the first Israeli astronaut, Ilan Ramon, who was killed in the Columbia disaster on mission STS-107 with the rest of the crew.
Q. Who are payload specialists in the space program?
Q. How much cargo can a 757 carry?
The 757-200F can haul a 72,210 lb (32,755 kg) payload over 2,935 nmi (5,435 km). Passenger 757-200s have been modified for cargo use as the Special Freighter (SF) and the Precision Converted Freighter (PCF).
Q. How much does a 757 weigh fully loaded?
How much does a fully loaded 757 weigh?
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| Weight and loadings | |
|---|---|
| operating weight empty | PW: 58440 – 59160 kg (128840 – 130440 lb) RR: 58570 – 59300 kg (129130 – 130730 lb) |
| freighter revenue load | 32755 kg (72,212 lb) |
| freighter payload 757-200 SF | 27215 kg (59,998 lb) |
| max take-off weight (PW2037 & RB211-535E4) | 99790 kg (220,000 lb |
Q. Why does 757 wake turbulence?
RE: 757 Wake Turbulence It is caused by the vortices coming off the wing tips. Based on the Pressure differences from the top and bottom of the wing. Therefore it is the wing shape which cause wake turbulence.
Boeing 757F. The Boeing 757-200 freighters can carry 15 ULDs on the cargo main deck. Additionally freight can be carried in the below compartments. Uplift capacity range is from 34 tons to 36 tons. depending on aircraft version, flight route and the nature of cargo.
Q. Who was the last payload specialist to fly?
Payload specialist. People assigned as payload specialists included individuals selected by the research community, a company or consortium flying a commercial payload aboard the spacecraft, and non-NASA astronauts designated by international partners.
Q. Who was the payload specialist on the Challenger?
Until Challenger Payload specialist Mission Notes Paul Scully-Power STS-41-G Garneau was the first Canadian in space, Gary Payton STS-51-C first military payload specialist Charles D. Walker STS-51-D Jake Garn STS-51-D then-U.S. Senator, first U.S. legislativ
