Plans were well underway to launch the Space Shuttle at Vandenberg in the early 1980s. The shuttle was what a rocket could never be: A flying aircraft with a human pilot. The insulting phrase for ...

Recreate the Boeing™ 747™ and NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise that helped shape an era in human space travel. Savor the moment as you craft each intricate detail, then proudly display your ...

Seeing the space shuttle flying on top of its modified 747 carrier is rare. This image of Endeavour riding it over the Mojave a few days ago, however, is absolutely awesome.

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, on its modified 747 carrier aircraft, takes off on the first leg of its trip Wednesday from Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, Calif., back to the Kennedy Space Center ...

The Boeing 747-8 was paired with the General Electric GEnx engine because of its excellent thrust power, dependability, low emissions, and fuel efficiency. It uses cutting-edge technology, including ...

Inside the shuttle carrier aircraft at Space Center Houston are the original struts and olive-green interior of the modified Boeing 747. (Image credit: Elizabeth Howell) ...

Should Space Shuttle Discovery be in Houston? Sen. John Cornyn is making his case for it. ... a full-scale shuttle replica mounted atop a real NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.

Buried in the sweeping legislation is an $85 million provision to move NASA's most-flown spacecraft from the national ...

You can now own a $1 gold coin celebrating one of America’s most revolutionary achievements: the NASA Space Shuttle program. The latest variant in the ongoing American Innovation $1 Coin series ...

Texas Republicans aim to move Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston, but the funding estimated by Sen. Ted Cruz falls short of the required $300-$400 million. HOUSTON — Texas Republicans want to bring ...