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HOW DOES THIS WORK
Have you ever wondered how humans can send machines -- and each other -- into space, or how new technology is developed in the Space Program? In this section we'll showcase the creativity and dedication that allow the challenges of space flight to become some of our greatest achievements.
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Launch Weather Forecasting
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Space Shuttle's Main Engines
How Things Work: Space Shuttle Main Engines
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A view of an orbiter's docking ring.
How Things Work: External Airlock
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Space Shuttle orbiter in processing
How Things Work: Orbiter Processing
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A shuttle astronaut enjoys the benefits of the ECLSS.
How Things Work: Environmental Control and Life Support System
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Space Shuttle's cockpit
How Things Work: Launch Processing System
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Space Shuttle's payload bay
How Things Work: Payloads
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A view of the orbiter's orbital maneuvering system.
How Things Work: Orbital Maneuvering System
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External fuel tank
How Things Work: External Fuel Tank
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Space Shuttle parachute is pictured during landing.
How Things Work: Parachutes
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The Remote Manipulator System arm is pictured in space.
How Things Work: Remote Manipulator System
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Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster is pictured.
How Things Work: Solid Rocket Boosters
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Space Shuttle thermal protection tile
How Things Work: Thermal Protection System
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One of the SRB retrieval ships tows a spent booster.
How Things Work: SRB Retrieval
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