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The space shuttle Discovery, attached to a modified NASA 747 aircraft, takes off headed for its final home at The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida April 17, 2012. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORT)

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In this photo, we witness the awe-inspiring sight of the space shuttle Discovery embarking on its final journey. Attached to a modified NASA 747 aircraft, it gracefully takes off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its destination? The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The image captures a momentous occasion for both science and technology enthusiasts alike. As one of NASA's most iconic shuttles, Discovery has played an integral role in numerous groundbreaking missions throughout its storied history. Now retired from active duty, it is being transported to its well-deserved retirement home where future generations can marvel at its legacy. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies, the sheer magnitude of this airborne spectacle is truly breathtaking. The juxtaposition between the colossal size of the shuttle and the relatively smaller aircraft that carries it adds an extra layer of grandeur to this scene. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration beyond our planet's boundaries. It symbolizes our collective ambition to push boundaries further than ever before and inspires us to continue reaching for new heights in science and technology. Credit: REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORT)

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