Thursday, September 13, 2012

The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) that will transport Endeavour to Los Angeles International Airport touches down at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on September 11, 2012.
NASA / Kim Shiflett

A week from today, space shuttle Endeavour will be arriving in Los Angeles courtesy of the modified Boeing 747 shown in these pics. I'm planning to drive down to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on September 20 to get a glimpse of the retired orbiter as she touches down at LAX...though I'm still doing research online in terms of knowing exactly where to go so I can get decent snapshots of Endeavour as she comes in for a landing. Stay tuned.

The SCA approaches the Mate-Demate Device that will connect Endeavour to its hull on September 14...in preparation for their September 17 flight to Los Angeles International Airport.
NASA / Jim Grossmann

The SCA parks at the ramp area of the Shuttle Landing Facility after arriving at KSC on September 11, 2012.
NASA / Kim Shiflett

Mission insignia that are painted on the fuselage of the SCA that will transport Endeavour to Los Angeles on September 17, 2012.
NASA / Kim Shiflett
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