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goobster · 2291 days ago · link · · parent · post: Secret spy satellite may be lost after SpaceX launch
Turns out Falcon 9 can lift around 29,000 pounds. Ironically, the the actual GVWR for a 72-passenger Thomas-Built school bus (made by our parent company, DTNA) is .... 28,999 pounds fully loaded with passengers and fuel. I have no idea how big Zuma is, but just thought it funny my off-the-cuff "school bus-sized" reference was right within one pound! :-)