When the shuttle returns to Earth, it flies similar to a glider. The space shuttle is a rocket, a space craft, and an airplane. In space, the shuttle flies much differently from an airplane. Small jet thrusters control the attitude. When the shuttle returns to Earth, it flies similar to a glider.
Space flight is a very human experience.
The first major difference an astronaut feels is weightlessness. Another very unusual experience is viewing the Earth from space. These are two very unique and human aspects of space flight. Yes, I would fly in space again on a long duration flight of three months or more. Training starts when you are in elementary school.