That too... And the whole boondoggle about launching from Vandenberg that never happened. That bit about it being "dual use" though helped in the "intimidate the Soviet Union" department.
EvanAnderson
I enjoy the theory that the Space Shuttle fulfilled its mission as an economic weapon w/ respect to Buran.
PaulHouleOP
Well it did, but if you look at health care or infrastructure you'll see that the U.S. can intimidate anybody except maybe the Chinese when it comes to spending money.