What Does STS Stand For?
STS stands for Space Transportation System
The Space Transportation System (STS) refers to NASA's program designed for human spaceflight missions, primarily utilizing the Space Shuttle vehicle. Launched in 1981, the STS facilitated the transport of astronauts, satellites, and cargo to and from low Earth orbit. The program enabled significant advancements in space exploration, including the construction of the International Space Station and deployment of various scientific instruments. The STS concluded in 2011, having completed 135 missions, and played a crucial role in shaping modern spaceflight capabilities.
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