On Nov. 3, 1973, the Mariner Venus/Mercury 1973 spacecraft, also known as Mariner 10, was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space…
A sea of color brightens the evening sky as propane burners inflate hot-air balloons for the “Twilight Twinkle Glow” display…
An almost ethereal cathedral in the sky floats over last year’s International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M.
NASA Dryden life support technician Jim Sokolik demonstrates aspects of pressure suits used by astronauts and pilots of high-altitude aircraft…
A white-hot tongue of flame darts from one of two propane-fired burners as this hot-air balloon ascends into the night…
In 2009, the F-16D aircraft tested the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System in areas of potentially hazardous terrain, including canyons…
Carrying Expedition 21 flight engineers Jeffrey Williams and Maxim Suraev, as well as a spaceflight participant, this Soyuz TMA-16 launched…
A bevy of balloons head skyward during a mass ascension at the 2008 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.
A sea of color brightens the evening sky as propane burners inflate hot-air balloons for the “Twilight Twinkle Glow” display…
A spectacular American bald eagle hot-air balloon drew attention from spectators at the 2008 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.