[Steely Tom]

Saturn V was capable of putting 285,000 lb into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This is about 130,000 kg.

It was capable of putting 107,000 lb into Lunar orbit (about 48,700 kg).

IIRC, the landing (dry) weight of the Shuttle orbiter is 109,000 lb.

Source: www.imperialsolutions.com

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks! That’s mind-boggling, isn’t it? The Saturn V could *almost* put the empty STS orbiter into lunar orbit. :’D