What is another word for STS?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛstˌiːˈɛs] (IPA) 
STS, or Space Transportation System, was the official name for NASA's space shuttle program that operated from 1981 to 2011. Synonyms for STS include shuttle program, shuttle mission, space shuttle endeavor, and space shuttle project. The program aimed to transport crew, payloads, and other items to and from space to help with experiments, repairs, and other tasks. Despite the success of the program, it was discontinued after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003, which claimed the lives of all seven crew members. Despite its retirement, the legacy of the STS program continues to inspire scientists and engineers to take on new challenges in space exploration.
