CNN commenter : Gregory suggests that space planes are preferable because their engines would be designed to `` breathe air like a jet at lower speeds '' and then `` switch to rocket mode in the high atmosphere . '' Space planes have higher `` coolness '' than shuttle . Winged space shuttle passes first aerodynamics flight test . Comment: Wings-versus-capsule engineer debate can be `` almost religious ''
CNN commenter : Space planes have higher `` coolness '' than shuttle . Winged space shuttle passes first aerodynamics flight test . Comment: Wings-versus-capsule engineer debate can be `` almost religious ''