What is the difference between a space shuttle and a rocket?

A rocket is a non-reusable launch vehicle. Once a rocket is launched, it will be irrecoverably lost in the process of taking the payload into the desired orbit. This means that a rocket is a one-way vehicle. read more

A rocket is a vehicle that is propelled by shooting matter out of a nozzle at high speeds (at least 2–3 km/s). It does not need to be able to go to space. read more

The Space Shuttle is a rocket. By definition, a Rocket is a vehicle that burns gas that it carries with it. Where as, a jet airplane burns the oxygen from the air and is not a rocket. read more

The Space Shuttle is the orbiter of a launcher(rocket)-orbiter combination. It reaches orbit by means of the launcher(rocket). On the return journey from orbit when entering the atmosphere it operates almost like an aircraft. read more