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Questions about the Space Shuttle and Buran orbiters within the atmosphere when detached from their boosters and tanks. Questions about space are off-topic.

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Why were the space shuttle’s flight controls only certified for low airspeeds?

From what I understand the limits seem to be related to contingency maneuvers such as RTLS or TAL where the external tank was still attached. These were only possible after the solid rocket boosters h …
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What's the point of using T-38 to instill flight proficiency in Space Shuttle pilots?

Another reason for using the T-38 was simply logistics. Astronauts were required to travel quite a lot; their base was in Houston, but depending on assignments they had to visit contractors and other …
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