How did the orbiter vehicle work? (space shuttle?)

Space Shuttle Orbiter Function

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The space shuttle orbiter was a spacecraft designed to transport astronauts and cargo into space. It consisted of three main components: the orbiter vehicle, solid rocket boosters, and the external fuel tank. The orbiter itself had wings, enabling it to glide back to Earth for landing like an airplane. It housed the crew, payload bay for cargo, and the main engines fueled by liquid propellants. During launch, the orbiter, boosters, and tank worked together to reach orbit. After completing its mission, the orbiter would re-enter Earth's atmosphere, use its thermal protection system to withstand the heat, and glide to a runway landing.