Delta4Embassy
Gold Member
I think space exploration is very important. ..any idea why the shuttle program was shut down? Are we focusing on Mars, maybe?
The orbiter was discontinued, I believe, because as a vehicle designed only to get into orbit it wasn't very effective or safe enough. Could argue the whole program was a PR stunt too. Can put satellites into orbit without a shuttle too afterall. That the Soviets had a shuttle (stole the plans for our's) program too says we kept our's going for national pride moreso than actual need.