The D-558-I “Skystreaks” were among the early transonic research airplanes like the X-1, X-4, X-5, and XF-92A.
NASA’s countdown to deep space continued today with a 535-second test of its Space Launch System (SLS) RS-25 rocket engine…
In this ten-second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky above Washington, DC during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Thursday,…
In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower Thursday, Aug. 13,…
Lee R. Scherer was the director of NASA’s Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA from Oct. 11, 1971 until Jan. 19,…
At NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, engineers are welding together the Orion crew module pathfinder in preparation for the welding process…
Among the many discoveries by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter since the mission was launched on Aug. 12, 2005, are seasonal…
Magnetically charged particles formed a nicely symmetrical arch at the edge of the sun.
In this photo, engineers and scientists examine the sunshield layers on this full-sized test unit.
Two RD-181 engines that arrived in July are being integrated with the Antares first stage air frame at the Wallops…