rabbitc 0 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 http://www.scientificamerican.com/slideshow.cfm?id=space-shuttles-enterprise I'd imagine there were a few tears that day. Absolutely breathtaking photos. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Great shots thanks for sharing. Looking at the last few I don't think I would want to trust that vehicle to take me into orbit and back! Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 The Enterprise was never intended to go into space. It was a test vehicle only. Though it was briefly considered as a replacement after Challenger exploded in 1986, but it would have been too costly to make spaceworthy. You can see the Enterprise doesn't even have thermal tiles on it. Just black paint. That photo of the 747 with the shuttle on its back and the T-38 alongside is great. Quite a contrast in sizes between the three. Link to post Share on other sites
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