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How much do you know about the NASA 747s that were used to carry the Space Shuttle? For example, did you know that their name, “Shuttle Carrier Aircraft” or SCA, isn’t really an accurate or a complete description of what they were for?

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Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode. Enjoy checking them out!

   • Space Shuttle Endeavour's final "flig...  
   • Space shuttle Discovery's final fligh...  
   • Space shuttle Endeavour detaches from...  
   • American Boeing 747123 & Chevrolet P...  
   • NASA's Two Modified 747 Shuttle Carri...  
   • New Looks at Atlantis Launch  
   • Tour of the C5 Aircraft  
   • Approach and Landing Tests  Shuttle ...  
   • Stratolaunch First Flight