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1981 onwards (all models) An insight into the design, construction and operation of the NASA Space Shuttle 1981 onwards (all models)

--- TABLE DES MATIERES / CONTENTS --- Introduction Acknowledgements Contents 10 Genesis EP Fine the Shuttle New shapes for space 16 Integrating roles 18 A Shuttle evolves 21 Redefining the role 23 Reshaping the Shuttle 26 The Shuttle flies An evolving design 34 A time to build 36 A time to fly 39 A time to get ready 42 A time to launch 45 Building on success 52 | 55 | Anatomy of the Shuttle Forward fuselage Mid-fuselage Aft-fuselage Vertical tail Wing Crew equipment Thermal protection system Electrical power system Environmental control and life support Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Hydraulic system Landing gear 58 62 64 65 68 72 76 78 83 85 85 les [Thrust for the Shuttle Systems integration Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Measuring performance The winning bid Defining the SSME How the SSME works Making it better Making it safer External Tank (ET) ET configuration Slimming down Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) SRB design and operation Bringing it back Orbital Manoeuvring System (OMS) Reaction Control System (RCS) 91 94 96 97 100 101 105 108 109 110 116 117 119 122 124 126 Getting ready 131 Launch day 145 Lift-off 149 If things go wrong 151 Into orbit 152 Checking for exterior damage 152…