Vintage NASA Photo S91-36415 Red Number Endeavour SCA 911 JSC Kodak Estate 1st G For Sale

A Historic Arrival. This original 8x10 color photograph captures a monumental moment in aerospace history: the newest Space Shuttle orbiter, Endeavour, mounted atop SCA 911 during its maiden ferry flight to Kennedy Space Center.

• Subject: Space Shuttle Endeavour at Ellington Field, Houston (May 9, 1991).

• Historical Context: Captured during a rare public gathering, documenting the journey of the final orbiter built to replace Challenger.

• Photo ID: S91-36415 (Official NASA archive designation).

• Authenticity: Genuine Type 1 vintage print on Kodak watermarked paper with original NASA identification markings.

• Condition: Excellent vintage state; crisp, vibrant, and preserved in a smoke-free, collector environment.

This photograph was sourced directly from the private estate of a retired NASA Engineer at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC).

Note: This collection is verified by secondary provenance (not included) including official mission mailers, STS-40 IDs, and Dryden landing permits.(provenance docs shown for reference only &not included)

• The "New" Orbiter: This documents Endeavour before its first flight, making it a "birth certificate" style photo for the orbiter.

• SCA 911: While most photos show the 905, this features the 911, the second Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, during a rare public display at Ellington Field.

• Investment Quality: Public interaction shots with SCA operations are notoriously uncommon in official NASA archive sets.

Your purchase includes a Brand New Custom NASA Cap.

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• Local Expertise: Shipped from the Houston area, near the very site this photo was taken (Ellington Field/NASA).

• Archival Protection: Shipped in a rigid, moisture-proof mailer to ensure it arrives in museum-quality condition.

• Speed: Same or Next Business Day shipping via USPS with full tracking.