STS-114: Mission Complete
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Technicians attach the tail cone, which helps reduce aerodynamic drag and turbulence during its ferry flight, to the Space Shuttle Discovery. After the tail-cone is installed, Discovery will be mounted on NASA’s modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, for the return flight. The tail cone is a fitting that helps reduce aerodynamic drag and turbulence during its ferry flight. (NASA photo by Carla Thomas) Posted on: 07 Sep, 2005




























































































































































































































































































































































































