NASA Space Shuttle Owners' Workshop Manual: An insight into the design, construction and operation of the NASA Space Shuttle

A well structured and written book, with a good balance of technical and operational detail.While other books from Mr Baker can be heavy on jargon or flow poorly, this is not one of them. With a fine selection of photos and drawings, well synchronized with the text, this book gives a great insight into the development, design and operation of the space shuttle.Sections on the booster rockets and main engines stood out. I liked the detail on the electric, hydraulic and mechanical systems.

I've been buying a lot of these Haynes "Owner's Workshop Manual" recently. They are an excellent reference item when building model kits and easy to read as a stand alone book. They follow a standard format- history, variants, Use and Maintenance. The books are usually written by former user/experts and are always very informative. Also, the quality of photos and illustrations are second to none, often showing the unseen/hard to get to areas. Haynes are onto a winner with these, as they are an excellent addition to a reference library. This particular manual covers the design/prototyping of the shuttle, through it's missions (and tragic accidents) through to it's eventual retirement and place in history. Some of the pictures inside from NASA archives were previously unpublished, which is an additional bonus.

Shows all the many things that need to be considered building this wonderful awesome shuttle. Perfect for those fascinated by space

This provides a good leap between the overlap between the Apollo programme, the time of the Shuttle, and what is now being developed. Yet another great technological product to suit a big purpose. The number of excellent shuttle simulators available now is testament to the longevity of the idea of there Shuttle. (For Haynes) Are you going to do any manuals for the Russian space programme who were competing with the USA?

Interesting read; with some more detailed sections on this incredible machine.Would recommend for inquisitive minds.