Re: Space Shuttle Grounding....depressing....

Josh Hill wrote:

I always thought the shuttle's configuration was a kludge anyway.

Well sure, but its primary design goal was to be a REUSABLE craft - something that could be flown home, landed like a normal plane, and prepared for use again in a relatively short time. Actually getting it into space was almost a secondary goal... after all, there's no point getting it there if you won't be able to bring it back again.


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