Ohne direkten Bezug auf eure Diskussion hier nochmal ein Link zu Vorlesungen des MIT von 2005 über die Konstruktion des Shuttles:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL35721A60B7B57386Inhalte:
Lecture 01: The Origins of the Space Shuttle
Lecture 02: Space Shuttle History
Lecture 03: Orbiter Sub-System Design
Lecture 04: The Decision to Build the Shuttle
Lecture 05: Orbiter Structure + Thermal Protection System
Lecture 06: Propulsion - Space Shuttle Main Engines
Lecture 07: Aerodynamics - (From Sub - to Hypersonic and Back)
Lecture 08: Landing and Mechanical Systems
Lecture 09: OMS, RCS, Fuel Cells, Auxiliary Power Unit and Hydraulic Systems
Lecture 10: The DoD and the Space Shuttle (Military use)
Lecture 11: Use of Subsystems as a Function of Flight Phase
Lecture 12: Aerothermodynamics
Lecture 13: Environmental Control Systems
Lecture 14: Ground Operations - Launching the Shuttle
Lecture 15: Space Shuttle Accidents
Lecture 16: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Lecture 17: Mission Control 1
Lecture 18: Mission Control 2
Lecture 19: Design Process as it Relates to the Shuttle
Lecture 20: EVA and Robotics on the Shuttle
Lecture 21: Systems Engineering for Space Shuttle Payloads
Lecture 22: Test Flying the Space Shuttle
Vielleicht hilft es oder bereichert eure Diskussion.