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The Space Shuttle is an engineering marvel perhaps only exceeded by
the station itself. The shuttle was based on the technology of the
1960s and early 1970s. It had to overcome significant challenges to
make it reusable. Perhaps the greatest challenges were the main
engines and the Thermal Protection System. The program has seen
terrible tragedy in its 3 decades of operation, yet it has also
seen marvelous success. One of the most notable successes is the
Hubble Space Telescope, a program that would have been a failure
without the shuttle's capability to rendezvous, capture, repair, as
well as upgrade. Now Hubble is a shining example of success admired
by people around the world. As the program comes to a close, it is
important to capture the legacy of the shuttle for future
generations. That is what "Wings In Orbit" does for space fans,
students, engineers, and scientists. This book, written by the men
and women who made the program possible, will serve as an excellent
reference for building future space vehicles. We are proud to have
played a small part in making it happen. Our journey to document
the scientific and engineering accomplishments of this magnificent
winged vehicle began with an audacious proposal: to capture the
passion of those who devoted their energies to its success while
answering the question "What are the most significant
accomplishments?" of the longest operating human spaceflight
program in our nation's history. This is intended to be an honest,
accurate, and easily understandable account of the research and
innovation accomplished during the era.
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