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# NASA Space Shuttle Manual: An Insight Into the Design, Construction and Operation of the NASA Space Shuttle (Owner's Workshop Manual)

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Review: An excellent description of how the shuttle is constructed and used - This "owner's manual" (!!) describes the design of the shuttle, how it is constructed and how it works in operation. There are copious good quality photographs showing various stages of construction, and also plenty of diagrams that add factual detail. The accompanying text is well written, not at all dry, and adds to the enjoyment of the book. The author has managed to navigate a sensible middle path between the two extremes of overwhelming the reader with technical detail or, on the contrary, just providing a sequence of pretty pictures - I'd say he has got the balance about right. You don't have to be an engineer or a technical expert to understand this book, although you will find it easier going if you know a little bit about space-flight and rocketry. (And even if you don't you will by the time you've finished reading it.) He also is clearly writing from personal experience combined with a good technical knowledge of the Shuttle and its operations, so this is not a hagiography. He is not afraid to criticise the technical and commercial shortcomings of the Shuttle's design, or NASA's failure to react to the clear warning signs that preceded the losses of Challenger and Columbia. In short an excellent manual that not only does what it says on the cover, but also goes well beyond this. I would recommend it highly.
Review: Ideal for young space nerds - Full of fascinating facts for young space enthusiasts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #567,190 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #175 in Astronautics & Space Flight #451 in Aeronautics & Astronautics (Books) #610 in Astrophysics & Space Science (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (377) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.9 inches |
| Edition  | hardcover |
| ISBN-10  | 1844258661 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1844258666 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 176 pages |
| Publication date  | May 15, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Haynes Publishing UK |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent description of how the shuttle is constructed and used
*by M***L on 3 October 2011*

This "owner's manual" (!!) describes the design of the shuttle, how it is constructed and how it works in operation. There are copious good quality photographs showing various stages of construction, and also plenty of diagrams that add factual detail. The accompanying text is well written, not at all dry, and adds to the enjoyment of the book. The author has managed to navigate a sensible middle path between the two extremes of overwhelming the reader with technical detail or, on the contrary, just providing a sequence of pretty pictures - I'd say he has got the balance about right. You don't have to be an engineer or a technical expert to understand this book, although you will find it easier going if you know a little bit about space-flight and rocketry. (And even if you don't you will by the time you've finished reading it.) He also is clearly writing from personal experience combined with a good technical knowledge of the Shuttle and its operations, so this is not a hagiography. He is not afraid to criticise the technical and commercial shortcomings of the Shuttle's design, or NASA's failure to react to the clear warning signs that preceded the losses of Challenger and Columbia. In short an excellent manual that not only does what it says on the cover, but also goes well beyond this. I would recommend it highly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for young space nerds
*by T***M on 2 May 2025*

Full of fascinating facts for young space enthusiasts

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great insightful book
*by K***E on 12 January 2025*

purchased this for my father who is hard to buy for and he loved it, perfect for any space fan

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