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Remembering when NASA stuck a Space Shuttle on top of a Boeing 747

Lego has released another NASA-themed set; this time, a version of the US space agency's Boeing 747-based Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with a Space Shuttle perched on top.… It is effectively two sets in ...

There are good reasons why NASA stopped using the space shuttle

NASA's Space Shuttle program was a great idea in concept, but flawed execution led to its demise. Here are the problems it ...
NBC 7 San Diego

It's moving day for original full-size space shuttle mock-up in Downey

The original full-size prototype design for the space shuttle traveled on a Downey street Thursday for a stop at a renovation facility before it lands at a museum. It looks like it could fly with its ...
Space.com

Original full-size space shuttle mockup to be restored for Downey display

Columbia Memorial Space Center will exhibit "Inspiration" in a new building to be constructed over the next two years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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NASA Space Shuttle : 1981 onwards (all models) : an insight into the design, construction and operation of the Nasa Space Shuttle / David Baker

Genesis -- The shuttle flies -- Anatomy of the shuttle -- Thrust for the shuttle -- Flying the shuttle -- Living on the shuttle -- Coming home -- The missions -- Appendices. Space shuttle flights by ...
Orange County Register

Massive shuttle prototype rolls through Downey streets, en route to display some day

Hearkening back to the golden days of Downey’s role in the NASA space program and aerospace history, the community showed up early as crews started moving a full-size original space shuttle design ...