This beautiful image shows the Space Shuttle riding atop an Antonov AN225, the largest airplane in the world. A product of Soviet engineering, this AN225 is the only example that exists today, though attempts were made to complete a second.

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1. Tamie Says:
   February 1st, 2011 at 11:40 am

   Amazing content, I actually expect posts from you.

2. Space Shuttle Launches Past Fighter Jets | Super Tight Stuff Says:
   February 9th, 2011 at 12:21 pm

   [...] If you like this post make sure to check out the Space Shuttle riding piggyback on the largest airplane in the world — the Antonov 225 [...]

3. skynet Says:
   May 29th, 2011 at 3:35 pm

   That’s Buran, not Space Shuttle.