human factors

Landing the Space Shuttle – A Flying Machine and the Thrill of a Lifetimeeaa.org

A former NASA astronaut recounts the dead-stick landing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis from Mach 1 and 50,000 feet, a high-stakes maneuver with no go-around option. Extensive training, including 1,700 simulator approaches in a modified Gulfstream G-II, was crucial for mastering the shuttle's unique flight characteristics.