Spacecraft designed for transporting humans and cargo to and from orbit around Earth. The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) developed the shuttle in the 1970s to serve as a reusable rocket and spacecraft. The first space shuttle, Columbia, was launched on April 12, 1981.
Hubble Equipment Being Processed Image above: Technicians uncover Hubble's Super Lightweight Interchangeable Carrier and the Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier prior to processing.
NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System (STS), is the spacecraft currently used by the United States government for its human spaceflight missions.
NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called Space Transportation System (STS), is the United States government's current manned launch vehicle. The winged Shuttle Orbiter is launched ...
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