In September 1969, President Nixon formed the Space Task Force to guide NASA's future. However, funding cuts led to the cancellation of ambitious plans, including a space station and missions to the Moon and Mars. This book explores the unrealized missions and technologies of NASA, building on the author’s previous works about the Space Shuttle.
Focusing on the technical intricacies of the Space Shuttle, this book provides an in-depth exploration of its systems and operations over three decades. It features firsthand accounts from the engineers and astronauts who contributed to its development and missions, offering unique insights into the challenges and triumphs of the U.S. space program.