The space shuttle program ran from 1981 to 2011. NASA stopped flying shuttles for several reasons. Notably, the vehicle’s operating costs and the time needed for refurbishment between flights proved to be significantly higher than early projections. Each shuttle launch had an estimated cost of at least $450 million. Other factors included safety concerns.
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