Soviet Union An-225 with Buran Space Shuttle Kids T-Shirt

The Soviet Union's Buran Space Shuttle Head-on: An Antonov An-225 “Mriya” carrier aircraft with the “Buran” space shuttle mounted on top. After a series of atmospheric test flights using with a jet powered prototype, the unmanned operational orbiter K1 “Buran” was launched on November 15, 1988 and completed two orbits of Earth prior to landing on a runway. The Soviet space shuttle program was cancelled shortly afterward.

I'm based in Southern California and hope you enjoy this array of aviation and spacecraft images. As an avid aviation photographer for over 30-years, I've been photographing all types of military, commercial and corporate aircraft, as well as launch vehicles and space subjects. Included, are many images from my two recently published aviation history books. All my photography is my original creative work and is not affiliated with any airline. My photography has been featured in corporate advertisements, book publishing, television productions and various aerospace-related publications including, Aerospace America, Air Force Magazine, Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine, Aviation History Magazine, Aviation Week & Space Technology and...