SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, and NASA's Space Shuttle are examples of reusable space vehicles. These vehicles are designed to be used for multiple missions, reducing the cost of space travel by landing and being refurbished for future launches.
Michael A Rampino has written: 'Concepts of operations for a reusable launch vehicle' -- subject(s): Space flight, Launch vehicles (Astronautics), Government policy, Reusable space vehicles
The space shuttle lands like a plane and is reusable.
G. A. Weber has written: 'Space Transfer Vehicle Concepts and Requirements Study' -- subject(s): Reusable space vehicles, Space vehicles
The main difference between space shuttles and other space vehicles is that space shuttles are reusable spacecraft that can carry astronauts and cargo to space and return to Earth like an airplane, while other space vehicles are usually one-time use rockets that are not designed to be reused. Space shuttles also have the ability to perform missions in space and return to Earth multiple times.
Russell J. Hannigan has written: 'Spaceflight in the era of aero-space planes' -- subject(s): Launch vehicles (Astronautics), Reusable space vehicles
A reusable craft that transports people to and from space is a space shuttle or a space capsule. These vehicles are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space travel and safely carry astronauts to and from space missions. They can be launched into space multiple times, making them cost-effective and environmentally friendly options for space travel.
The Space Shuttle is the first reuseable Space Transportation System. It is meant to be the work truck of the American Space Program as it hauls loads of Cargo to and from the International Space Station.
Steven J. Isakowitz has written: 'International reference guide to space launch systems' -- subject(s): Encyclopedias, History, Launch vehicles (Astronautics), Reusable space vehicles, Space shuttles, Statistics
A reusable spacecraft is typically called a space shuttle or a reusable launch vehicle. These spacecraft are designed to be launched into space multiple times, reducing the cost of space missions.
David M. Cooper has written: 'Technologies for aerobraking' -- subject(s): Reusable space vehicles
While they flew, the space shuttles were the only reusable space vehicle. Even they no longer fly.