NASA's 747 and Enterprise Land in New York

Enterprise mounted on NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft flying over New York City. NASA’s 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with Enterprise mounted atop flew at a relatively low altitude over various parts of the New York City metropolitan area near a variety of landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and Intrepid. After the flyover it landed at JFK International Airport.The Federal Aviation Administration coordinated the flight.

Several weeks following the arrival, Enterprise will be “demated” from the 747 and placed on a barge that will be moved by tugboat up the Hudson River to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in June. The shuttle will be lifted by crane and placed on the flight deck of the Intrepid where it will be on exhibit to the public starting this summer in a temporary climate-controlled pavilion. The Intrepid continues work on a permanent exhibit facility to showcase Enterprise that will enhance the museum’s space-related exhibits and education curriculum.

For more information about NASA”s transfer of shuttles to museums, visit https://www.nasa.gov/transition.

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