Shuttle replica lifted and put on top of 747 carrier
Houston (UPI) Aug 14, 2013 - The 747 jumbo jet that once ferried NASA's space shuttles back and forth from Houston to Florida in-between and after missions once again has a little extra weigh on its back. Following a ceremony at Space Center Houston on Thursday morning, a replica shuttle was hoisted and placed atop the retired Shuttle Aircraft Carrier, or SCA. The shuttle-carrying SCA will be unveiled to the public ... more

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