What does the cryptic crossword clue "U.S. select path for reconstructing astronauts' vehicle (5,7)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of U.S. + SELECT + PATH = SPACESHUTTLE The answer is SPACESHUTTLE.

U.S. select path for reconstructing astronauts' vehicle (5,7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17042 | 7 Down | 2023-02-27 flower