The tail cone that improves the aerodynamics of the space shuttle for its cross-country ferry flight is positioned aft of Shuttle Discovery's rocket nozzles prior to installation at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center.
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The tail cone that improves the aerodynamics of the space shuttle for its cross-country ferry flight is positioned aft of Shuttle Discovery’s rocket nozzles prior to installation at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center.September 16, 2009
NASA Photo / Tony Landis