Technology

Weight guides and references collected under Technology.

How Much Does a Rocket Weigh?

How Much Does a Rocket Weigh?

The Saturn V rocket, used in the Apollo missions, remains the heaviest rocket ever flown, weighing about 2,800 metric tons at launch.

How Much Does a Satellite Weigh?

How Much Does a Satellite Weigh?

Satellites can weigh anywhere from about 1 kilogram for small CubeSats up to 6,000 kilograms or more for large geostationary communication satellites.

How Much Does a Space Shuttle Weigh?

How Much Does a Space Shuttle Weigh?

A typical space shuttle weighs about 2,030,000 kilograms (4,470,000 pounds) at launch, including the orbiter, external fuel tank, and solid rocket boosters.