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Once the Space Shuttle gets to lunar orbit via the Shuttle Excursion Module (SEM), the Shuttle can undock from the SEM and dock with the Shuttle Landing Module (SLM). The SLM engines operate on lunar soil propellant and has enough power to take the Shuttle to the lunar surface and return it to lunar orbit.
Once the Space Shuttle and SLM are docked, the entire vehicle leaves lunar orbit and descends to the lunar surface. It can land at an established lunar base or start one by deploying lunar base modules on the surface after landing.
With the ability of the Space Shuttle to land on the moon, the United States can return to the moon with a manned program without the need to develop a heavy lift vehicle. The establishment of a permanent manned lunar base will be the first step in opening the solar system to exploration and colonization.
