KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida (CNN)-- The space shuttle ... was a beautiful landing," said NASA launch manager Leroy Kaine. "About the only thing that beats a beautiful orbiter landing like ...

They’re mounted on the boosters (three on each), on or in the orbiter (five), and on the tank (one). Space Shuttle Main Engines ... used a drag chute on landing, which relieves wear on the ...

The US Space Shuttle ... of the Space Shuttle orbiter more than any other mission. During this 90-minute mission, the Earth would rotate under the shuttle. Launching and landing in California ...