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Shocking : Boeing 747 Dreamlifter Loses Wheel Departing Taranto, Italy

Boeing’s factory transport aircraft, the Dreamlifter, transports the component from various vendors all over the world. There are only four Dreamlifters in existence, which are modified versions of 747-400 jumbo jets. The main hold is the largest aircraft cargo space in the world, measuring 7 metres from floor to ceiling and from wall to wall and 30 metres long.

One of the rear left landing gear wheels comes off the aeroplane while it is in service hauling company parts from Italy. successfully took off, however, flight radar The GTI4231 flight is not currently being monitored by Flightradar24. It has either already landed or is no longer within range..

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747 Dreamlifter operated by Atlas Air loses a main gear wheel on departure from Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. The aircraft is still in the air enroute to Charleston Airport in the U.S. https://t.co/0xugG9gbh5
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This morning in Taranto, Italy, a Boeing Dreamlifter—a modified 747 designed to deliver parts for the 787—had one of its MLG wheels come off shortly after takeoff. The Charleston production site of Boeing is where the flight is headed. Live tracking: flightradar24.com/GTI4231/2dcd85

At the Italian Taranto-Grottaglie Airport, an Atlas Air 747 Dreamlifter loses the main gear wheel. The plane is still in the air as it makes its way to Charleston Airport in the United States

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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.