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The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" separates from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft

1977-10-12

NASA

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

S77-28931 (12 Oct. 1977) --- The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" separates from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft to begin its first "tailcone-off" unpowered flight over desert and mountains of Southern California. A T-38 chase plane follows in right background. This was the fourth in a series of five piloted free flights. Photo credit: NASA

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  • Title: The Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" separates from the NASA 747 carrier aircraft
  • Date Created: 1977-10-12
  • Rights: JSC
  • Album: rlobrie1
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