The Space Shuttle Program: How NASA Made Reusable Spacecraft

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In the early days of space flight, astronauts of the Apollo program would fly to space and return in crafts that were virtually useless afterwards. Due to the astronomical cost of the space program, the US government sanctioned NASA to begin research into a method of space flight that could be reused in future Apollo missions. Subscribe to Spark for more amazing science, tech & engineering videos: https://goo.gl/LIrlur 🚀 Join the Spark Channel Membership to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV3aTOwUtG5vwfH9_rzb2w/join Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #Spark