Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/A-Specially-Modified-747-100-Transports-the-Space-Shuttle-2F3XC5Y9QJS.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similar747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Takes Off with ShuttleNASA Modified 747-100 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Takeoff with Space Shuttle747 Space Shuttle Carrier and Space Shuttle Models in Wind Tunnel Tests at Microcraft747 Space Shuttle Carrier and Space Shuttle Models in Wind Tunnel Tests at Microcraft747 Transporting Space ShuttleSpace Shuttle ColumbiaSpace Shuttle ColumbiaSpace Shuttle Columbia Mounted on Shuttle CarrierView AllView more with similar tones A Specially Modified 747-100 Transports the Space ShuttleSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:The National Aeronautics and Space Administration modified two 747-100s into Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft can carry a 240,000-pound orbiter to locations that are too far for ground transportation. BI223405 (k60971)Maximum size:4665px × 3129px (~41 MB)15.5in × 10.4in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1970s-747-100-ascending-blue-blue skies-clear skies-day-Edwards Air Force Base-exteriors-flying-full body views-ground to air-large-other livery-passenger helicopters-photos-right rear views-Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)-Space Shuttle orbiters-Space Transportation System (STS)-spacecraft-sunshine-takeoffs-text-three-quarter length views-whiteRelated Photo/Videos:View All
