Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft C016 / 0586
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Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft C016 / 0586
Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft. NASAs B377SGT, the Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft, taking off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA. It has just had its landing gear replaced at Dryden Flight Research Center. This outsized cargo plane, flown since 1980 and acquired by NASA in 1997, replaced earlier Guppy aircraft dating back to the 1960s. The Guppies are designed to carry large loads such as other aircraft and space station components. This one is flying back to its home base, Ellington Field, near the Johnson Space Center. Photographed on 5 May 2005
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The Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft, known as NASAs B377SGT, is captured in this stunning photograph as it takes off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The massive plane had just undergone a landing gear replacement at Dryden Flight Research Center before embarking on its journey back to Ellington Field near the Johnson Space Center. This extraordinary aircraft has been flying since 1980 and was acquired by NASA in 1997, replacing earlier versions dating back to the 1960s. Designed specifically for carrying oversized loads such as other aircraft and space station components, the Super Guppy Turbine showcases the cutting-edge technology and transport capabilities of modern aviation. In this image taken on May 5th, 2005, we witness the sheer power and grace of this single-engine cargo plane soaring through the sky. Its sleek silhouette against a backdrop of clear blue skies symbolizes progress and innovation in aerospace research. As one of NASA's prized assets for transportation and maintenance purposes, this Super Guppy Turbine represents a significant milestone in technological advancements within the aviation industry. With its new landing gear installed, it is ready to continue serving NASA's needs while contributing to scientific exploration throughout North America. Photographed by Tony Landis for Science Photo Library, this image captures both the beauty and functionality of an iconic piece of American military technology.
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