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NASA:

The NASA Space Shuttle program—formally known as the Space Transportation System (STS)—was one of the most ambitious chapters in human spaceflight. Beginning with STS-1 in April 1981, the reusable shuttle Columbia roared into orbit, transforming how missions were conducted. Unlike earlier one-use rockets, the shuttle could be launched, landed, refurbished, and flown again, like a cosmic workhorse returning to the stable.

Across 135 missions, shuttles such as Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour carried astronauts, satellites, and scientific experiments into orbit. These missions deployed iconic instruments like the Hubble Space Telescope and helped construct the International Space Station—a floating laboratory circling Earth.

Yet the program was not without tragedy. The losses of Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003 reminded the world of the risks of space exploration.

The final mission, STS-135 in 2011, marked the end of an era. Though retired, the STS missions reshaped spaceflight, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, courage, and a blueprint for future journeys beyond Earth.

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NASA:

Yet the program was not without tragedy. The losses of Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003 reminded the world of the risks of space exploration.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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