print email comment close How Space Shuttles Work URL: http://science.howstuffworks.com/space-shuttle.htm Description: This site examines the complexity of space shuttles, including their parts, design, and various systems. It covers information on shuttle history and future, space environment and life support, getting into orbit, re-entry and landing, and many related resources such as the International Space Station, educational activities, NASA, and more. Author: Freudenrich, Craig Publisher: How Stuff Works, Inc. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Space shuttles LII Database Information: Record 16377 created by Julianna Hamann on 02/01/2003 Last modification on 02/04/2003 Published: 02/01/2003   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/16377