A westward calming wind.
The word “Zephyr” originates from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus, or Zephyros, was the god of the west wind. He was one of the Anemoi, the wind gods, and was often depicted as the gentlest among them, bringing warm and mild breezes that heralded the arrival of spring.
The physical limitations of railroad tunnels, narrow roads, low bridges, and power lines make overland shipment of oversized cargo extremely problematic, if not impossible. NASA’s Super Guppy offers a practical and economical solution to these problems.
The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy (SG) is a large, wide-bodied cargo aircraft that is used for hauling outsized cargo components. It is the replacement for the Pregnant Guppy.
