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NASA 905, the historic Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, carries the Space Shuttle replica Independence at Space Center Houston, a unique symbol of American aerospace achievement.
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Spotter's notes
On display with the replica Space Shuttle Independence mounted on top; this is not an operational shuttle but a permanent exhibit.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N905NA
ICAO Type
B742
Model
747-100 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
NASA
Airline Code
NASA / NA
Livery
NASA
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7J
Thrust
47,900 lbf (213 kN) per engine
Wingspan
59.6 meters
Length
70.7 meters
Height
19.3 meters
MTOW
333,400 kg
Range
9,800 km (with Shuttle Orbiter: reduced)
Capacity
Space Shuttle Orbiter ferry (internal config: passenger deck removed)
Cruise Speed
885 km/h
Noise Rating
Data not standardized, predates ICAO Chapter 3/4