The Nasa Space Shuttle retires in 2011 after having flown 140 missions
- capture a slice of memorabilia through this informative book In this book David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept in the 1960s
- its evolution to a viable flying machine in the 70s & then the design engineering construction & operation Explains all the internal layout & systems
- including the operation of life support electrical power production cooling propulsion flight control communications landing & avionics systems Cutaway drawings technical illustrations & colour photos