Congress forcing a compromise(d) Space Shuttle design on NASA. Among other things, the space shuttle was the first human space vehicle to use solid rocket boosters. Solid rocket boosters were previously deemed unsafe for human space flight because once they're lit, they don't stop boosting until the fuel is gone. Liquid-fueled rockets can be shut off.
Definition of conductive. : having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)
Conductivâ²ity, a power that bodies have of transmitting heat and electricity; Conductâ²or, the person or thing that conducts: a leader: a manager: a leader of an orchestra: one in charge of a bus, &c.: that which has the property of transmitting electricity, heat, &c.ân.fem. Conductâ²ress.