Space Shuttle Enterprise by Buffalo1
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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)
artaddict2
Wow I'd love to go and visit this place. Great shot from a fantastic position. I always thought they were bigger.
artroland
very cool! I love the historical aspects of these shots! Nicely done!
RobyHermida
Great shot ...............
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW....!!! Absotulety impressive my friend.....!!!!
EyeOfTheJen
Impressive shot. Give a good feeling of the enormity of the shuttle.
rawdodb
Gorgeous shot!!!!
Richardphotos
I seen it on top of a 747 at Elgin? south of Houston and it was impressive.excellent pov you chose
Vik9740
great capture!
mark.spooner
Excellent.
erlandpil
Great shot erland
Denys234
Awesome capture!!
ontar1
Excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Artlan59
Awesome shot. Nice work.
CavalierLady
Awesome shot!!!
jocko500
I saw one in Hoston at they place. I know how big they are and wonder how they can fly. cool looking
CleonXXI
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.
lior
Superb!
busi2ness
Even if just a model, it show the awesome size and robustness very well.
vkoontz
See you made it out here.
viper
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.
adonise
Wonderful capture.
DukeNukem2005
Very interesting work! Very impressive idea! Five stars!
junge1
Great head-on shot! Saw it last year!