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The Nasa Space Shuttle retires in 2011 after having flown 140 missions - capture a slice of memorabilia through this informative book In this book David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept in the 1960s - its evolution to a viable flying machine in the 70s and then the design, engineering, construction and operation Explains all the internal layout and systems - including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems Cutaway drawings, technical illustrations and colour photos