History of the Space Shuttle

In the late 1960s, the U.S. initiated Space Transportation System (STS), a program aiming to reduce space exploration expenses with reusable aircraft. The Space Shuttle, operational since 1981, has roots predating WWII. As America’s lengthiest space venture, it boasts a distinctive record of triumphs and setbacks. This course delves into the Shuttle’s development, its achievements, and the unfulfilled expectations that accompanied it.