Atlantis Delivery - 747/Shuttle Combination Refueling Stop at Ellington Field Texas 1985

Space Shuttle Atlantis made a refueling stop during its first delivery flight from Palmdale, California. The shuttle, mounted atop a 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, departed Edwards Air Force Base on April 12, 1985, en route to Ellington Field in Houston. It arrived at Kennedy Space Center the following day, April 13 in preparation for its first flight STS-51J. Video courtesy NASA/National Archives, no audio. Shuttlesource is a video archive containing historical footage from the space shuttle program. It features rare and exclusive videos sourced from both private collections, NASA, and the U.S. National Archives. The archive spans the program from 1979 to 2011, covering all major events in the program along with footage of every shuttle mission. It offers an extensive view of launches, landings, astronaut training, press briefings, mission operations, orbiter preparations, and news coverage. The importance of Shuttlesource extends beyond preserving the historical record of the space shuttle program; it also serves as a vital resource for inspiring a new generation of space enthusiasts. We extend our gratitude to all who have contributed to making this archive possible. You can help preserve history by contributing rare videos. Shuttlesource accepts all formats, including audio cassettes and VHS tapes. Your contributions will help enrich this archive, ensuring that these valuable moments are not lost to time and can continue to inspire future generations. Please reach out via Facebook at www.facebook.com/shuttlesource. 🔔 Subscribe for more archival footage and space shuttle history!