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Cover art of Space Shuttle Project
Platform
NES
Genres
Action · Simulation
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Imagineering, Inc.
Publishers
Absolute Entertainment
Release date
December 1, 1991

Summary

Space Shuttle Project lets you step into the shoes of a shuttle commander, turning the massive undertaking of a NASA launch into a series of bite‑size challenges. First you scramble to power up the oxygen and hydrogen systems, load crew members, and ride an elevator past moving bumpers—all against a ticking clock. A series of quick‑time events then guide you through the actual liftoff, from booster separation to thrust‑up adjustments. Once in orbit you switch to EVA mode, steering an astronaut around floating hazards, topping up his air supply, and installing parts for the International Space Station while also rescuing a stranded Soviet cosmonaut. The final act mirrors the launch’s rhythm, demanding precise button presses to guide the shuttle back to Earth and touch down at Edwards Air Force Base, before a congratulatory screen flashes President George H. W. Bush’s approval.

Storyline

Space Shuttle Project puts you in the shoes of a shuttle commander tasked with a full NASA mission. You begin by preparing the shuttle and loading the crew before the critical launch.

Once in orbit, the game challenges you with space‑based tasks such as navigating hazards, rescuing a Soviet cosmonaut, and delivering components for the planned Space Station Freedom.

After completing these objectives, you must guide the shuttle back to Earth, landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The mission ends with a celebratory screen featuring President George H. W. Bush.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single