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Space Shuttle External Tank
The Space Shuttle's largest fuel tank was discarded and destroyed every mission, unlike its reusable boosters
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Why was the Space Shuttle external tank designed to be expendable rather than reusable?
Because the tank was made from materials that could not survive re-entry heating
Because recovering and refurbishing such a large, fragile tank was impractical and costly compared to its benefits
Because NASA intended to recover the tank but never developed the technology
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Space Shuttle External Tank
The Space Shuttle external tank was the largest single component and was discarded after each flight
2 Feb 2026
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Why was the Space Shuttle external tank not reused like the Solid Rocket Boosters?
Because it was made of materials that could not withstand space conditions
Because it was intentionally destroyed to prevent technology theft
Because it re-entered the atmosphere and broke up before impact, making recovery impossible
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