The space shuttle: A sci-fi dream that became reality and changed spaceflight forever
Can Nasa build the most complex flying machine in space history?
The astronauts count down to flying a brand-new spacecraft for the very first time
Columbia reaches orbit but the shuttle has been damaged 鈥� can they make it home safely?
Nasa recruits women and ethnic minorities as astronauts for the first time
President Reagan declares the shuttle open for business. Then a satellite goes missing
Can the crew rescue the million-dollar space satellite lost in orbit?
Nasa needs to kick-start new interest in the shuttle. How about a classroom recruit?
The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation. But could it have been prevented?
Is human spaceflight worth the risk? After the disaster come tough questions.
The space shuttle is back 鈥� and they鈥檙e ready for lift off
