Space shuttle mating, Edwards AFB, California | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

Description

Covers the mating of the space shuttle Enterprise to the NASA 747. 1) Shuttle OV-101 in mate/demate rig. 2) Civilian technicians mating aerodynamic tail cone to OV-101 then hoisting OV-101 to top of rig. 3) Series scenes of NASA 747 in test rig OV-101 being lowered onto NASA 747. 4) The OV-101/NASA 747 being backed from mate/demate rig by aircraft tow tractor. 400' Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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Date

1977-12-20

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TRT

3:51

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