Space Shuttle Enterprise by Buffalo1
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Description
Here's a view of the "Enterprise." This first shuttle was not designed for space flight. It was used to test the design's aerodynamics and practice the glider style landings. One tends to forget how big the shuttle is. It's actually about the size of an old DC-9 airliner. The fellow checking out the nose gear gives a good sense of scale.
If you are in the Washington D.C. area, drive out to Dulles airport and stop by the National Air and Space Museum annex. Lots of big boy planes and space ships are on display. Lots of good smaller aircraft, too.
Comments (23)
Wow I'd love to go and visit this place. Great shot from a fantastic position. I always thought they were bigger.
very cool! I love the historical aspects of these shots! Nicely done!
Great shot ...............
WoW....!!! Absotulety impressive my friend.....!!!!
Impressive shot. Give a good feeling of the enormity of the shuttle.
Gorgeous shot!!!!
I seen it on top of a 747 at Elgin? south of Houston and it was impressive.excellent pov you chose
great capture!
Excellent.
Great shot erland
Awesome capture!!
Excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome shot. Nice work.
Awesome shot!!!
I saw one in Hoston at they place. I know how big they are and wonder how they can fly. cool looking
Coolio! Great photograph. Went to see it again back in July, they have made considerable improvements in the displays since I was there in 2004.
Superb!
Even if just a model, it show the awesome size and robustness very well.
See you made it out here.
I missed my chance to get out and see to much last time I was in D.C. Now I wish I have had a little more time as there is so much to take in.
Wonderful capture.
Very interesting work! Very impressive idea! Five stars!
Great head-on shot! Saw it last year!