> The solid boosters were ahead of the technology curve. It was the wrong curve. RP1 based engines like F-1 would have been far better to get of the ground.

> The solid boosters were ahead of the technology curve. It was the wrong curve. RP1 based engines like F-1 would have been far better to get of the ground. > The overall package was compromised by USAF / .mil requirements but otherwise was an advanced product for its time. There were many mistakes made. Space fans love to blame the military and politics. But if you actually go back, NASA leadership made plenty of questionable choices. The biggest issue with the shuttle is the basic architecture.