Review:
Space Shuttles
overall review score: 4.5
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Space shuttles are a type of spacecraft used by NASA for human spaceflight missions.
Key Features
- Reusable spacecraft
- Capable of carrying astronauts and cargo to space
- Consists of an orbiter, external tank, and solid rocket boosters
- Supports various scientific research missions
Pros
- Revolutionized human space exploration
- Enabled construction and maintenance of the International Space Station
- Supported numerous groundbreaking scientific discoveries
Cons
- High cost to maintain and operate
- Limited in capability compared to newer spacecraft designs
- Retired from service in 2011