Incredible Shuttle

As Project Apollo drew to a close, the American Space Program was faced with a dilemma…how to reduce the cost of putting man and his payloads into orbit while also trimming the “turn around” time in preparing for the next launch.

Ultimately the space shuttle would answer both these concerns. A craft capable of lift-off, orbit, re-entry and re-launch would become the workhorse of the American Space Program.

From the incredible excitement of the first shuttle launch to the dark days surrounding the Challenger disaster, you can stand witness as the remarkable shuttle program unfolds.