The space shuttle "Enterprise" on its first free flight. The test orbiter is given a piggyback ride into Earth's atmosphere by a carrier-based aircraft, a Boeing 747.

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo / Alamy Stock Photo

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RMC701

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2756 x 1848 px | 23.3 x 15.6 cm | 9.2 x 6.2 inches | 300dpi

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12 August 1977

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Weltbild Löppert/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

The space shuttle "Enterprise" on a carrier-based aircraft. "The space shuttle ""Enterprise"" on its first free flight. The test orbiter is given a piggyback ride into Earth's atmosphere by a carrier-based aircraft, a Boeing 747.". Date created: 12/08/1977

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The space shuttle "Enterprise" on its first free flight. The test orbiter is given a piggyback ride into Earth's atmosphere by a carrier-based aircraft, a Boeing 747.

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