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| Tools of the Trade
Applied Physics Lab finds new ways to get the job done.
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| The Heat is On!
NASA adds a new heater to the Space Shuttle's fuel tank.
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| Shuttle Basics
The world's first reusable spacecraft launches like a rocket, maneuvers in Earth orbit like a spacecraft and lands like an airplane.
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| The Orbiter
From crew module to flight deck, middeck to payload bay -- explore the crew's home in orbit.
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| Space Shuttle Main Engines
The three Space Shuttle Main Engines, in conjunction with the Solid Rocket Boosters, provide the thrust to lift the Orbiter off the ground for the initial ascent.
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| The External Tank
The 'gas tank' for the orbiter feeds the Shuttle's main engines and is the only component of the system that is not reused.
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Discovery Remated
Discovery is attached to a new External Tank.
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How Things Work: SRB Retrieval
Learn how NASA retrieves spent Solid Rocket Boosters after splashdown.
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How Things Work: Payloads
How are payloads installed on the Shuttle?
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How Things Work: External Fuel Tank
The External Tank is actually two tanks in one.
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How Things Work: Thermal Protection System
How does the Space Shuttle keep its cool?
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