Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle (pronunciation: /ˈspeɪs ˈʃʌtl/) is a retired orbiter vehicle that was used by NASA for human spaceflight missions. The Space Shuttle was a part of the Space Transportation System (STS), which was the United States government's manned launch vehicle program from 1981 to 2011.
Etymology
The term "Space Shuttle" is derived from the function of the vehicle. The word "space" refers to the environment outside the Earth's atmosphere where the shuttle operates, and "shuttle" signifies the vehicle's role in transporting people and cargo to and from space, similar to a terrestrial shuttle bus.
Related Terms
- Orbiter vehicle: The spaceplane component of the Space Shuttle, which carries astronauts and payload to and from Earth orbit.
- NASA: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.
- Space Transportation System (STS): The official name of NASA's Space Shuttle program, which was designed to provide routine access to space.
- Spacecraft: A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
- Astronaut: A person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a commander, pilot, or crew member aboard a spacecraft.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Space Shuttle
- Wikipedia's article - Space Shuttle
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