The cavernous expanse of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., now houses NASA's DC-8 science… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440772/free-photo-image-aircraft-airplane-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft eclipsed the sun during a flight, 2009… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440774/air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseWide shot of 40x 80 wind tunnel settling chamber with Lockheed XFV-1 model. Project engineer Mark Kelly (not shown). Remote… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441392/free-photo-image-engineers-electrical-project-people-aeronauticsFree Image from public domain licenseGeneral Electric 32-Spoke Nozzle on the Convair F-106B Delta Dart. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441646/free-photo-image-engine-nasa-aerodynamic-testsFree Image from public domain licenseAn overview of the cockpit of NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440436/free-photo-image-nasa-aircraft-kennedyFree Image from public domain licenseTesting Tilt Wing Propeller Model in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel, Oct 1st,1959. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441426/free-photo-image-wind-tunnel-aeronautics-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe landing approach to the Kennedy Space Center is seen in a heads up display as the crew of STS-135 trains in the Vertical… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440817/free-photo-image-flight-simulator-aeronautics-aerospaceFree Image from public domain licenseNASA Dryden's two T-38A mission support aircraft fly in tight formation, Sept 26th, 2007. Original from NASA. Digitally… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440005/mission-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe Navy's Vought XF8U-3 Supersonic Fighter, Navy aircraft number 6340, on runway. June-August 1959. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440491/free-photo-image-historical-nasa-historyFree Image from public domain licenseSupersonic Transport Configuration in Large scale (40x80 foot) Wind Tunnel Investigation at Ames Research Center. 3/4 front… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441619/free-photo-image-nasa-aerodynamics-aeronauticsFree Image from public domain licenseDC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel, Apr 28th, 1971. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441382/free-photo-image-yellow-aeronautics-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free flight at… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441502/free-photo-image-desert-nasa-march-1998Free Image from public domain licenseThe X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free flight at… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441500/free-photo-image-march-1998-b-52-californiaFree Image from public domain licenseGeneral Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames, May 14th,1961. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441624/free-photo-image-aeronautics-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseFour Engine USB Model in the 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel. Large-Scale Upper-Surface Blowing Model using JT15D Engines. Test #441… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441384/free-photo-image-army-military-transportFree Image from public domain licenseTest pilot in cockpit at Langley Research Center(LaRC) in Hampton, Virginia, United States. Original from NASA. Digitally… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441603/free-photo-image-nasa-pilot-aeronautical-researchFree Image from public domain licenseNorth American AJ-2 Savage used for Microgravity Flights, Sept 1960. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441479/free-photo-image-aircraft-carrier-airplaneFree Image from public domain licenseAvrocar test in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel. Apr 3th,1961. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439982/free-photo-image-nasa-aeronautics-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseLockheed JF-104A (AF56-745A Tail No. 60745) Starfighter airplane piloted by Fred Drinkwater conducted flight testing that… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441391/free-photo-image-airplane-air-force-spaceFree Image from public domain licenseLow Speed investigation of a supersonic transport model in the 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames. Mar 1st, 1961. Original from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441560/free-photo-image-investigation-nasa-people-tunnelFree Image from public domain licenseX-15A-2 in flight. First flight with dummy ramjet attached, at 8 May 1967. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441683/free-photo-image-rocket-military-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseRussian Search and rescue helicopters are seen as they prepare for the landing of the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft. May 23rd… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440753/free-photo-image-military-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseNASA’s C130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop. This particular plane was built in 1966, but has been extensively… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440119/retro-plane-turbineFree Image from public domain licenseOV-10A (NASA-718) Airplane in flight. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441408/free-photo-image-nasa-aviation-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseA NASA King Air successfully tested the Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System during a recent series of three… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441508/free-photo-image-nasa-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseSCEPTOR Aerial Left Propeller stall.Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440060/free-photo-image-nasa-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseControlled Impact Demonstration instrumented test dummies installed in plane. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440073/controlled-impact-demonstrationFree Image from public domain licenseF-18 Systems Research Aircraft (SRA) in flight, October 3rd, 1997. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441472/free-photo-image-cloud-fighter-plane-air-forceFree Image from public domain licenseAn F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstrates its flying capabilities. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440917/super-hornetFree Image from public domain licenseAn HH-60G helicopter flies overhead of a rescue boat during a training exercise, known as Mode VIII. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439951/military-helicopterFree Image from public domain licenseER-2 tail number 806, is one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441523/free-photo-image-air-force-flight-aviationFree Image from public domain licenseThe Air Force provided a C-17 Globemaster III for use in the Vehicle Integrated Propulsion Research (VIPR) effort. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439993/free-photo-image-transport-canyon-militaryFree Image from public domain licenseThe HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp at NASA's Flight Research Center in 1966. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441651/free-photo-image-military-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseX-14A NASA 234 hovering over ramp at the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. Original from NASA. Digitally… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441644/free-photo-image-airplane-nasa-engineFree Image from public domain licenseC-141 (NASA-714) Kuipter Airborne Observatory in flight, telescope hatch open. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441412/free-photo-image-airplane-military-planeFree Image from public domain licenseNASA’s Global Hawk, a remote-controlled airplane, flying above the vicinity of NASA’s Dryden Research Center in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440260/free-photo-image-climate-control-army-aerial-viewFree Image from public domain licenseF-107A parked on the ramp at the Flight Research Center. Jan. 7, 1959. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441454/free-photo-image-army-air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseNACA Photographer North American F-100A (NACA-200) Super Sabre Airplane take-off. Original from NASA . Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441406/free-photo-image-black-and-white-jet-plane-air-forceFree Image from public domain licenseDouglas XBT2D-1 (Bu. No. 09086) Skyraider prototype. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441404/free-photo-image-black-military-aviation-photography-public-domainFree Image from public domain licensePerforming touch-and-go landings with one of two Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA). Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441035/free-photo-image-nasa-jet-travelFree Image from public domain licenseA Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) performs touch-and-go landings over the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440998/free-photo-image-plane-air-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbird pilots flew their jets in tight formation over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440999/free-photo-image-flying-royal-air-force-jet-fighterFree Image from public domain licenseGrumman F9F-2 Panther. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441539/free-photo-image-nasa-air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds show their precision formation as they fly over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441022/free-photo-image-fighter-jet-air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseF-86E (AF 50-580). Gunsight Tracking and Guidance and Control Displays. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441437/free-photo-image-war-black-and-white-air-forceFree Image from public domain licenseTwo F/A-18 jets fly over the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440942/free-photo-image-photography-space-shuttleFree Image from public domain licenseT-33A (55-4351/NASA 815) arrived at NASA FRC January 9th, 1963 departed September 10th, 1973 to Redding, California.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440068/free-photo-image-plane-black-and-whiteFree Image from public domain licenseA view of STS-133 Pilot Eric Boe performing touch-and-go landings aboard one of two Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA).… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441009/free-photo-image-nasa-jet-air-planeFree Image from public domain license8-Foot Transonic Pressure Tunnel. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441470/free-photo-image-nasa-black-and-white-planeFree Image from public domain licenseThe narrow fuselage of NASA'S Ikhana unmanned science aircraft is evident in this view from underneath. Mar 5, 2007.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439942/free-photo-image-platform-nasa-armyFree Image from public domain licenseIn-flight photo of the NASA F-15B used in tests of the X-33 Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441521/free-photo-image-above-clouds-aerial-view-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThree view art of the North American X-15. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441661/free-illustration-image-space-rocket-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseERAST Demonstrator 2 (D-2) in flight. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441457/free-photo-image-army-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology, or ACAT, aircraft was used by NASA's Armstrong Flight… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440773/free-photo-image-plane-ship-aircraft-carrier-photography-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseAn eight-foot-long pod designed to carry a synthetic aperture radar hangs from the underbelly of NASA's Gulfstream-III… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440728/free-photo-image-plane-military-vehicles-air-podsFree Image from public domain licenseNASA's F/A-18B #845 was captured by the photographer as it returned from its final flight in the Autonomous Airborne… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440741/free-photo-image-fighter-jet-army-aardFree Image from public domain licenseBell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441432/free-photo-image-air-force-museum-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseAir Force HC-130 rescue tanker flies over the target area off Florida's central east coast during a rescue training… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439936/free-photo-image-army-nasa-militaryFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft arrives at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility with its SV-1 cargo of the… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440963/free-photo-image-air-freight-nasa-transportFree Image from public domain licenseNASA's GOES-P meteorological satellite is delivered to the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440982/free-photo-image-air-freight-military-aircraft-nasaFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron fly in close formation during the World Space Expo aerial salute, Nov… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439964/free-photo-image-nasa-aircraft-armyFree Image from public domain licenseU.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon jet flies overhead during a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439939/free-photo-image-nasa-air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseNASA F-15B #836 landing with Quiet Spike attached. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440755/free-photo-image-air-force-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseA Shuttle Training Aircraft piloted by NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440338/free-photo-image-astronaut-nasa-military-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseBoeing's X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique lines at sunset on Rogers Dry Lake adjacent to… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440716/free-photo-image-engine-army-airborneFree Image from public domain licenseThe jagged ridges of Southern California's Tehachapi Mountains form the backdrop to NASA's brightly-colored NF-15B testbed… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439937/free-photo-image-military-airborne-scienceFree Image from public domain licenseThe MicroCub is the newest addition to NASA Armstrong's fleet of subscale research aircraft. 01-17-2018. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440021/free-photo-image-plane-ship-landscapeFree Image from public domain licenseAltus II aircraft flying over southern California desert. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441505/free-photo-image-science-and-technology-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseAt Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is ready for mating to the AIM… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440878/free-photo-image-aim-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseHigh above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 crew members get ready to land their T… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441074/free-photo-image-sky-airplane-usa-airFree Image from public domain licenseThe first three elements for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441069/free-photo-image-cargo-plane-air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseNASA's F-15B testbed aircraft in flight. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440040/free-photo-image-military-usa-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image. April 4, 2008. Original from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440751/free-photo-image-usa-plane-wing-airborneFree Image from public domain licenseB-29 800 with X-1B attached taxi's in off of the lakebed. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441446/free-photo-image-aviation-air-force-museumFree Image from public domain licenseBell X-1B fitted with a reaction control system on the lakebed. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441420/free-photo-image-air-force-museum-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe Helios Prototype is an enlarged version of the Centurion flying wing, which flew a series of test flights at Dryden in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441531/free-photo-image-solar-powered-aircraft-nasa-engineFree Image from public domain licenseThis Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is one of two that are used by NASA for Earth science missions and by Northrop Grumman… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440761/free-photo-image-military-engine-armyFree Image from public domain licenseThe Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) number 1 in flight, December 9, 1964. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440075/free-photo-image-nasa-army-flying-menFree Image from public domain licenseNASA F-15B #836 in flight with Quiet Spike attached, September 27th, 2006. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440715/air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseThe Starfighter F-104 is airborne after taking off from the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. The pilot is Rick Svetkoff, Apr… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439977/free-photo-image-starfighter-f-104-air-force-airborneFree Image from public domain licenseNASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, known as Curiosity, arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441077/free-photo-image-cargo-plane-lab-air-forceFree Image from public domain licenseAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron performs during the World Space Expo… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439960/free-photo-image-fighter-jets-air-force-nasaFree Image from public domain licenseU.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies overhead as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439956/free-photo-image-nasa-jet-spaceFree Image from public domain licenseAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets demonstrate their formation flying during the World Space… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/439968/free-photo-image-war-military-air-forceFree Image from public domain licenseThis aerial view shows the 15,000-foot long Shuttle Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Original from NASA.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440337/free-photo-image-military-aircraft-runway-shuttle-discoveryFree Image from public domain licenseVertol 76 Tilt Wing VTOL, Sept 13th,1960. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441626/free-photo-image-aircraft-carrier-armyFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during the Kennedy… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440925/free-photo-image-air-force-space-nasaFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels begin taxiing toward the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440896/free-photo-image-nasa-angel-blueFree Image from public domain licenseAt NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, or AMS, arrives on the Shuttle Landing Facility… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440981/free-photo-image-army-air-force-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseMcDonnell F-101A-1-MC Voodoo 53-2418, first production aircraft, parked on Rogers Dry Lake, Edwards AFB. (U.S. Air Force).… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441417/free-photo-image-war-plane-voodooFree Image from public domain licenseTwo large science aircraft, a DC-8 flying laboratory and the SOFIA 747SP based at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440043/free-photo-image-aircraft-carrier-cc0Free Image from public domain licenseNASA's Super Guppy aircraft arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. Original from NASA. Digitally… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441534/free-photo-image-runway-aircraft-carrierFree Image from public domain licenseNASA's C-9 aircraft takes off ahead of the space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or SCA at… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440390/free-photo-image-nasa-plane-take-off-airplaneFree Image from public domain licenseU.S. Marine Corps helicopter attempts an unsuccessful recovery of the Mercury-Redstone 4 Liberty Bell 7, July 21, 1961.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441698/free-photo-image-helicopter-ocean-vehicleFree Image from public domain licenseThe U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft cruises during a flight originating from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/440776/the-us-air-forceFree Image from public domain licenseU.S. Sailors prepare for morning flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) in the Pacific… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3318200/free-photo-image-aircraft-carrier-armoredFree Image from public domain licenseThe Fan Noise Test Facility built at the Lewis Research Center to obtain far-field noise data for the National Aeronautics… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441629/free-photo-image-black-and-white-noise-aircraftFree Image from public domain licenseKaman K-16 in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames Research Center, Sept 19th,1962. Original from NASA. Digitally enhanced by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/441621/free-photo-image-wind-tunnel-experimental-aeronauticsFree Image from public domain license