Are You A Space Shuttle Or Bottle Rocket?

Shortly after a bottle rocket launches with explosive velocity, it uses up all its energy and fizzles out. The initial burst of power is quickly subdued as the rocket soars without clear aim and then crashes to earth, expired and no longer usable.  On the other hand, we’ve all seen the majestic launches of space shuttles and the equally moving returns of these vessels after orbit. These incredible machines use a tremendous amount of leverage and as a result are able to get into orbit, becomin...