STSprog/fut_v_c_o_AKP (ca. 1970/71, unnumbered NAR/NASA photo)

Absolutely striking artwork depicting what I believe to be a North American Rockwell, Phase-B shuttle concept, specifically, the “161 C Configuration”, based on user flateric’s 4 June 2007 posting, at the following link:

www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/various-us-reusable-laun...
Credit: SECRET PROJECTS FORUM website

See also:

nss.org/the-space-shuttle-decision-chapter-8/
Credit: NSS website

I have no idea what it’s deploying, retrieving, or servicing…whether it’s a satellite, space station component…or some sort of space tug. Actually, who cares.
And check out the cool domed cupola sort of thing just forward of the payload bay doors. Possibly where the RMS (although I don't see such) operator sits? You can even see the outlines of the doors to the stowed air-breathing engines, to include being able to surmise that each pair are opposingly hinged. This is a masterpiece...both artwork & orbiter.

No signature, drat it. NAR…1970/71…hmm:
Henry Lozano Jr.?
Manuel E. Alvarez?
Bert Winthrop?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Taken on: March 29, 2024

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