Space Shuttle payload bay
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The Space Shuttle payload bay was the large, hinged cargo compartment of NASA's Space Shuttle orbiter used to carry and deploy satellites, experiments, and other payloads in space.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Space Shuttle payload bay canonical | 8 |
| Space Shuttle cargo bay | 3 |
| Space Shuttle external payload carrier | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11061230 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Space Shuttle payload bay Context triple: [KidSat, usesPlatform, Space Shuttle payload bay]
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A.
Space Shuttle stack
The Space Shuttle stack was the fully assembled launch configuration of NASA’s Space Shuttle system, consisting of the orbiter, external fuel tank, and solid rocket boosters mounted together for liftoff.
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B.
External Tank
The External Tank was the large orange-brown fuel tank of NASA’s Space Shuttle, supplying liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen to the orbiter’s main engines during launch before being jettisoned to burn up in the atmosphere.
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C.
Space Shuttle orbiter
The Space Shuttle orbiter was NASA’s reusable winged spacecraft that carried astronauts and cargo to and from low Earth orbit as part of the Space Shuttle program.
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D.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
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E.
Quest Joint Airlock
The Quest Joint Airlock is the primary airlock module of the International Space Station, used for conducting U.S. and partner spacewalks.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Space Shuttle payload bay Target entity description: The Space Shuttle payload bay was the large, hinged cargo compartment of NASA's Space Shuttle orbiter used to carry and deploy satellites, experiments, and other payloads in space.
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A.
Space Shuttle stack
The Space Shuttle stack was the fully assembled launch configuration of NASA’s Space Shuttle system, consisting of the orbiter, external fuel tank, and solid rocket boosters mounted together for liftoff.
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B.
External Tank
The External Tank was the large orange-brown fuel tank of NASA’s Space Shuttle, supplying liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen to the orbiter’s main engines during launch before being jettisoned to burn up in the atmosphere.
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C.
Space Shuttle orbiter
The Space Shuttle orbiter was NASA’s reusable winged spacecraft that carried astronauts and cargo to and from low Earth orbit as part of the Space Shuttle program.
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D.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
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E.
Quest Joint Airlock
The Quest Joint Airlock is the primary airlock module of the International Space Station, used for conducting U.S. and partner spacewalks.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cargo bay
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spacecraft component ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Canadarm (Shuttle Remote Manipulator System)
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linked to:
Canadarm
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| doorActuation | electrically driven mechanisms ⓘ |
| doorOperation |
doors closed for launch and reentry
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doors opened in orbit ⓘ |
| endOfUse | 2011 ⓘ |
| environment | unpressurized volume ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
hinged doors
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large cargo compartment ⓘ payload attachment points ⓘ payload retention fittings ⓘ provisions for payload bay cameras ⓘ provisions for payload bay door hinges ⓘ provisions for payload bay doors latches ⓘ provisions for payload bay keel fittings ⓘ provisions for payload bay lights ⓘ provisions for payload bay sill longerons ⓘ radiator panels on inner door surfaces ⓘ |
| locationOnVehicle | aft fuselage of Space Shuttle orbiter ⓘ |
| maximumPayloadMass |
about 27,500 kilograms
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about 60,000 pounds ⓘ |
| operator | NASA ⓘ |
| partOf | Space Shuttle orbiter ⓘ |
| program |
Space Shuttle program
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linked to:
NASA Space Shuttle program
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| startOfUse | 1981 ⓘ |
| thermalControl | radiators mounted on payload bay doors ⓘ |
| typicalDiameter |
about 15 feet
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about 4.6 meters ⓘ |
| typicalLength |
about 18.3 meters
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about 60 feet ⓘ |
| usedFor |
carrying Hubble Space Telescope
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carrying International Space Station elements ⓘ carrying Spacehab modules ⓘ carrying Spacelab modules ⓘ carrying cargo to low Earth orbit ⓘ carrying payloads into space ⓘ carrying space station modules ⓘ carrying space telescopes ⓘ deploying satellites ⓘ hosting satellite servicing missions ⓘ hosting scientific experiments ⓘ hosting spacewalk support equipment ⓘ mounting Orbiter Docking System on some missions ⓘ mounting Shuttle Remote Manipulator System ⓘ |
| usedOnVehicle |
Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Space Shuttle Challenger ⓘ Space Shuttle Columbia ⓘ Space Shuttle Discovery ⓘ Space Shuttle Endeavour ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Space Shuttle payload bay Description of subject: The Space Shuttle payload bay was the large, hinged cargo compartment of NASA's Space Shuttle orbiter used to carry and deploy satellites, experiments, and other payloads in space.
Referenced by (12)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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International Extreme Ultraviolet Hitchhiker (IEH)
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Integrated Cargo Carrier – Vertical Light Deployable
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Space Shuttle external payload carrier
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linked to: Space Shuttle payload bay