Space Shuttle Discovery

Space Shuttle Discovery is a retired NASA spacecraft that was used to transport astronauts and cargo to space from 1984 to 2011. It's a reusable vehicle with an orbiter (main crew cabin), solid rocket boosters, and an external fuel tank. Discovery carried astronauts to deploy satellites, service the International Space Station, and conduct scientific experiments. Its design allows it to launch like a rocket, then land like a plane, enabling multiple missions. Over its career, Discovery completed 39 missions, demonstrating technological innovation and contributing significantly to space exploration and research.