How many astronauts does it take to change a lightbulb? Why did the Americans fly to Mir? Find out in our Spectrum special, featuring stunning images of triumph and tragedy that defined Nasa’s 30-year space shuttle programme on Earth, in orbit and in the museums where the shuttles will finally retire. Plus, Rod Liddle bemoans the dashing of our intergalactic Dan Dare fantasies. And we chart the shuttle’s progress from lift-off to landing.
For the full Spectrum gallery, feature and graphic, read The Sunday Times online, in-paper and on our iPad app, this weekend