Shuttle Discovery hitches ride atop a Boeing 747 to Washington . The load is not as taxing on the specially outfitted 747 as you might first think . Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos:Space shuttle Endeavour prepares for final mission
Shuttle Discovery hitches ride atop a Boeing 747 to Washington . The load is not as taxing on the specially outfitted 747 as you might first think . A regular 747 carrying a full complement of passengers is much heavier .