The Space Shuttle is composed of three primary components: the Orbiter Vehicle, Solid Rocket Boosters, and the External Tank.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103) would need to be cut into ...

It's been 14 years since the Space Shuttle Endeavour flew its final mission. With construction of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center nearing completion, the shuttle now has a permanent home in Los ...

A memo sent by the Smithsonian said transporting Discovery could swell in price and result in irreparable damage to the space shuttle. On paper, it reads like a riddle: How do you transport a 120-foot ...