The Space Shuttle Discovery was flown to Dulles atop a modified NASA 747 on April 17, 2012. It was delivered to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum two days later. Then on April 27, the Space Shuttle Enterprise departed from Dulles to New York on the same NASA 747 for delivery to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MusuemClick here to view a video of Discovery's trip to Washington. Thanks to all who participated in these historic events. 

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYPB3XwUI3U align:center autoplay:1]

The video was posted by NASA Television.

Arrival of Discovery on Dulles Runway 1R, April 17, 2012

Takeoff of Enterprise from Dulles Runway 30, April 27, 2012

 

 

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