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"14.09.2017 16:41:03" NASA's Lesa Roe Talks Eclipse with Thomas Zurbuchen Lesa Roe, acting NASA deputy administrator, and Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA science mission directorate’s associate administrator, discuss their most notable experiences from the 2017 Solar Eclipse. Roe and Zurbuchen were passengers aboard NASA’s Armstrong "14.09.2017 16:40:28" Total Eclipse From Onboard NASA's G-III Research Aircraft As the 2017 solar eclipse approaches and enters totality, NASA Armstrong staff and NASA senior management share their excitement and first-hand experience from aboard NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Gulfstream III aircraft. The G-III aircraft flew "14.09.2017 16:34:35" NASA's 2017 Solar Eclipse Coverage from 35,000 feet Robert Lightfoot, NASA’s acting administrator, and Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA science mission directorate’s associate administrator, discuss the importance and scientific value of capturing the 2017 Solar Eclipse from 35,000 feet above the coast of Oregon "29.08.2017 14:53:14" Dream Chaser Rolls Through Tow Tests at NASA Armstrong Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been putting its Dream Chaser engineering test vehicle through a series of ground tests at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., in preparation for upcoming captive-carry and "23.08.2017 23:16:45" NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center G-III Captures Eclipse Umbra From aboard NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center G-III aircraft, this wide angle video of the moon's umbra was captured as they flew over the coast of Oregon, near Lincoln City at 35,00 feet during the eclipse. "17.08.2017 19:34:17" G-III Aircraft from NASA Armstrong Provides Live TV Coverage of Solar Eclipse Across America For the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will cross the entire nation Monday, Aug. 21. A total solar eclipse occurs when the sun is completely obscured by the moon. The lunar shadow enters the United States near Lincoln City, Oregon, at 9:05 "14.08.2017 14:25:26" NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center: FIRE UP THE FUTURE This 2-minute, 40-second video shows how NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, continues to separate the real from the imagined through flight. Overcoming Barriers to Commercial Supersonic Flight – F/A-18, "10.08.2017 17:27:36" F/A-18 Autonomous Formation Flight (AFF) Test Over California's Mojave Desert This 32-second video taken on November 9. 2001 shows an F/A-18 Autonomous Formation Flight (AFF) test over California's Mojave Desert. Autonomous Formation Flight (AFF) is intended to allow an aircraft to fly in close formation over long distances using "10.08.2017 17:23:13" Two F/A-18s in Autonomous Formation Flight This 32 second video taken in September of 2001 shows two NASA F/A-18s performing a flight test over California's Mojave Desert during the Autonomous Formation Flight (AFF) program at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). Autonomous Formation "08.08.2017 15:30:37" Armstrong Interns Doing Big Things for NASA Interns at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center work on innovative projects developing new technologies that can change the world we live in. Armstrong interns are mentored by professionals that are passionate about developing these young, creative "03.08.2017 21:11:56" X-4 Bantam Performing a Flight Test Over Muroc, CA This 1-minute, 3-second video taken in the 1950s shows the semi-tailless X-4 Bantam research aircraft performing a flight test at the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Unit in Muroc (now Edwards), CA. The X-4 was designed to test a semi-tailless wing "03.08.2017 20:57:18" NASA Aircraft Aids Earth-Mars Cave Detection Study This 2-minute, 9-second video taken in April of 2011 features NASA's King Air aircraft flying a research mission over California's Mojave Desert where it captured both thermal and visual imagery to aid in the detection of hidden caves on the Earth, the "27.07.2017 14:53:27" Leland Melvin Updated on Dryden's Education Outreach NASA Associate Administrator for Education Leland Melvin was updated on NASA Dryden's education outreach efforts when he met with the center's education staff in early February 2013 at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, Calif. The team along with the "27.07.2017 14:50:24" MSL-Curiosity: Bringing Mars Down to Earth at TNOTS This 1-minute 24-second video taken August 2, 2012 shows NASA Mars program scientist Kelly Fast detailing the goals and complexities of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory and its Curiosity rover at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, California. More than 125 "27.07.2017 14:45:18" NASA Social: Behind the Scenes at NASA Dryden More than 50 followers of NASA's social media websites went behind the scenes at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center during a "NASA Social" on May 4, 2012. The visitors were briefed on what Dryden is and does by center management, project engineers and "27.07.2017 14:43:32" Star Trek's Lt. Uhura's Warp-Speed Visit to Dryden This 1-minute 36-second video taken on January 10, 2012 shows highlights of actress Nichelle Nichols visit to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). Actress Nichelle Nichols warped to many worlds as Lt. Uhura in the 1960s Star Trek TV show. "27.07.2017 14:38:19" Middle School Girls Learned About Aerospace During a Tech Trek Tour of Dryden. This 42-second video taken March 18, 2009 shows middle school girls learning about aerospace during a Tech Trek tour of Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in California's Mojave Desert. Some of the tour highlights included a look inside "27.07.2017 14:14:05" High School Teams Show Off Their 2012 FIRST Competition Robots This 1-minute 19-second video taken February 17, 2012 shows robotics teams from Lancaster and Antelope Valley High Schools in Lancaster, California demonstrating the prowness of their robots built for the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition during spring "27.07.2017 14:00:58" Gordon Fullerton and Pete Knight Honored With "Bobblehead" Dolls at Lancaster Jethawks Baseball Game This 50-second video from August 13, 2004 shows Gordon Fullerton signing autographs and being honored at a baseball game. NASA research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, along with the late California state senator and record-setting test "27.07.2017 13:57:14" NASA Dryden Engineer Kevin Walsh Training for "Race Across America" This 50-second video from June of 2005 shows NASA Dryden engineer Kevin Walsh training for the 3,000 bicycle "Race Across America". On June 19, the 47-year old aeronautical propulsion engineer at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at "27.07.2017 13:47:31" Former NASA Research Pilot Ed Schneider Aerospace Walk of Honor Induction Ceremony. This 49-second video from September of 2005 shows former NASA Research pilot Ed Schneider being inducted into the Aerospace Walk of Honor in Lancaster, California. "27.07.2017 13:44:10" Former NASA Research pilot Ed Schneider Aerospace Walk of Honor Induction Ceremony Comments. This 1-minute 17-second video from September of 2005 features comments by former NASA Research pilot Ed Schneider following his induction ceremony for the Aerospace Walk of Honor in Lancaster, California. "27.07.2017 13:39:15" NASA Engineer Starr Ginn Speaks About Cutting-Edge Technologies at NASA This 43-second video released on March 25, 2007 features NASA Engineer Starr Ginn speaking about about her love for working on cutting-edge technologies at NASA. "27.07.2017 13:36:25" NASA Engineer Starr Ginn Speaks About the Inspirational Women That Influenced Her NASA Career This 34-second video released on March 25, 2007 features NASA Engineer Starr Ginn speaking about the women in her life that influenced her NASA career choice. "27.07.2017 13:32:27" NASA Engineer Starr Ginn Speaks About the Historical Obstacles Encountered by Women in Engineering. This 36-second video released on March 25, 2007 features NASA Engineer Starr Ginn speaking about the historical obstacles encountered by women in engineering. "26.07.2017 22:08:55" Breaking the Mishap Chain Promotional Video "Breaking the Mishap Chain," written by Peter Merlin, Dr. Gregg Bendrick and Dwight Holland and published in 2012 as part of in NASA's Aeronautics Book Series, details human factors involved in accidents and incidents in aerospace research, flight test "26.07.2017 22:05:19" Solid Rocket Boosters Arrive at Dryden for Storage Two space shuttle solid rocket booster casings arrived at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on August 29, 2012 after a transcontinental trip from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The insert boosters, each of which is more than 120 feet long and 12 "26.07.2017 22:03:04" AREES 2012: Learning About NASA Earth Science Research Teachers from around the country recently gathered at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility and the AERO Institute in Palmdale, Calif., to participate in NASA's Airborne Research Experiences for Educators and Students (AREES) workshops. For two "26.07.2017 21:56:57" Three, Two, One - Launch! Launch! Launch! On June 1, 2011, hundreds of fourth-through-sixth grade students from the California high desert communities of Mojave and California City participated in the seventh annual Intermediate Space Challenge rocket contest at the Mojave Air and Space Port. The "26.07.2017 21:53:10" Lori Losey - The Woman Behind the Video Camera The often-spectacular aerial video imagery of NASA flight research, airborne science missions and space satellite launches doesn't just happen. Much of it is the work of Lori Losey, senior video producer and aerial videographer at NASA's Dryden Flight "26.07.2017 21:45:03" Paul Bikle's Record Altitude Sailplane Flight On a cold and windy February afternoon 50 years ago, the late Paul Bikle, then director of NASA's Flight Research Center (now Armstrong), soared into the stratosphere with one goal in mind - a world altitude record for unpowered sailplanes. Less than two "26.07.2017 21:32:38" Going Green: the Bohn-Meyer Math-Science Odyssey More than 200 seventh-graders recently experienced a variety of hands-on learning activities during the 2011 Bohn-Meyer Math and Science Odyssey at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California. Students from eight area middle schools attended "26.07.2017 21:27:16" Dodge Charger Safety Chase Car Assisting With an ER-2 Landing This 1-minute 49-second video taken January 20, 2011 in Palmdale California shows NASA's ER-2 coming in for a landing and a 2010 Dodge Charger safety chase car escorting the aircraft to a safe landing. The safety chase car is being driven by an "26.07.2017 21:12:09" NASA Dryden Aircraft and Exhibits at Edwards AFB 2005 Open House This 2-minute, 26-second video from October of 2005 shows a variety of aircraft displayed by NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstorng) at the 2005 Edwards Airshow and Open House. "26.07.2017 21:08:06" Celebrating One Hundred years of Powered Flight 1903 - 2003 Aerospace and aviation artist Dr. Robert T. McCall discusses some of the motivating factors, events and achievements that lead to the creation of his "Celebrating One Hundred years of Powered Flight" mural that is on display at NASA Dryden Flight Research "26.07.2017 19:27:36" E-2C Hawkeye Loads Calibration Tests This 36-second video from March of 2005 shows a U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye undergoing loads calibration tests in NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's (now Armstrong) Flight Loads Laboratory. After the results of the tests, loads equations were developed to "26.07.2017 19:21:15" NASA Dryden Marks 60 Years of Exploring the Unknowns of Flight Dryden marked its 60th anniversary as the nation's premier high-speed, high-altitude flight test and aerospace research facility during September 2006. This 40-second video clip was produced by "This Week at NASA" and first broadcast September 29, 2006. "26.07.2017 19:16:22" Aerial Views of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center This 23-second video shows aerial views from the 1960s of Rogers Dry Lake, the lakebed runways, the flightline and the buildings at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). The Dryden Flight Research Center, NASA's premier installation for "26.07.2017 17:50:41" Chase Plane view of YF-17A Taking Off from Edwards Air Force Base This 40-second video from 1976 shows the chase plane view of a YF-17A takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. From May 27 to July 14, 1976, the Dryden Flight Research Center, (now Armstrong at Edwards, California, flew the "26.07.2017 17:45:20" NASA Researches the 'FaINT' Side of Sonic Booms As the latest in a continuing progression of NASA supersonics research projects aimed at reducing or mitigating the effect of sonic booms, the Farfield Investigation of No Boom Threshold, or FaINT, flight research project at NASA Dryden Flight Research "26.07.2017 17:39:21" Sonic Booms on Big Structures In October of 2010, NASA rconducted flight experiments at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California to examine the effect of low-amplitude sonic booms on large office buildings. As part of the Sonic Booms On Big Structures effort, two NASA F/A-18 "26.07.2017 17:28:44" PIK-20E Powered Glider Research This 42-second video taken in 1991shows a landing of the PIK-20E Sailplane at Edwards Air Force Base in Califonia's Mojave Desert. NASA 803 was the designation of this PIK-20E sailplane flown at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at "26.07.2017 17:24:34" PHYSX Thermal Ground Test of Pegasus Glove This 36-second video taken in 1995 shows the Thermal Ground Test of the Pegasus GloveTwo at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in Edwards, California. Pegasus Hypersonic Experiment (PHYSX) gloves were manufactured for the program - one that "26.07.2017 17:17:16" Paresev Air Tow from Rogers Dry Lake This 25-second video from the early 1960s shows the Paresev lifting off with an air tow from Rogers Dry Lake in California's Mojave Desert. The Paresev (Paraglider Research Vehicle) was an indirect outgrowth of kite-parachute studies by NACA Langley "26.07.2017 17:14:17" Paresev Low Altitude Tow Test This 56 second video taken in the early 1960s and shows the Paresev lifting off and then landing on the lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The Paresev (Paraglider Research Vehicle) was an indirect outgrowth of kite-parachute "26.07.2017 17:10:23" Paresev Aerial View From an Onboard Camera This 49 second video from 1962 and shows the Paresev lifting off from Edwards Air Force Base and then a view from the cockpit's onboard camera as it lands on Rogers Dry Lake. The Paresev (Paraglider Research Vehicle) was an indirect outgrowth of "26.07.2017 17:01:21" PA-30 Twin Comanche Tail Flutter Test This 23-second video taken April 5, 1966 shows the PA-30 Twin Comanche during a tail flutter test over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. After being purchased in 1967, NASA 808 was used as a testbed for general aviation flight control "26.07.2017 16:55:52" Gossamer Albatross Rollout and Takeoff This 28-second video from 1980 shows the Gossamer Albatross rolling out and taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The Gossamer Albatross II was involved in slow-speed flight tests at the Dryden Flight Research Center (now "26.07.2017 16:49:33" F-111 Integrated Propulsion Control System Aircraft Refueling by a KC-135 Tanker This 31-second video from the mid-1970s shows the refueling of a NASA F-111 by an Air Force KC-135 tanker in the skies over California's Mojave Desert. Over a span of about 23 years from 1967 to about 1990, records indicate around six General Dynamic "26.07.2017 16:46:05" F-111 TACT Wing Sweep This 31-second video from the mid-1980s was taken at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in California's Mojave Desert and it shows the wing sweep of the F-111 TACT. Over a span of about 23 years from 1967 to about 1990, records indicate around "26.07.2017 16:42:33" F-111 TACT Landing on Runway at Edwards AFB This 25-second video from the mid-1980s shows the F-111 TACT landing on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Over a span of about 23 years from 1967 to about 1990, records indicate around six General Dynamic F-111 Aardvark "26.07.2017 16:40:41" F-111 TACT Landing on Runway at Edwards AFB This 33-second video from the mid-1980s shows the F-111 TACT landing on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Over a span of about 23 years from 1967 to about 1990, records indicate around six General Dynamic F-111 Aardvark "26.07.2017 16:37:37" F-111 TACT Research Flight Over the Mojave Desert This 35-second video from the mid-1980s shows an F-111 TACT during a research flight over California's Mojave Desert. Over a span of about 23 years from 1967 to about 1990, records indicate around six General Dynamic F-111 Aardvark aircraft at the NASA "26.07.2017 16:33:15" F-111 TACT Taking Off From Edwards AFB This 37-second video from the mid-1980s shows the F-111 TACT taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Over a span of about 23 years from 1967 to about 1990, records indicate around six General Dynamic F-111 Aardvark aircraft "26.07.2017 15:56:42" NASA Quiet Sonic Boom Research Effort Ends With a Whisper The Waveforms and Sonic Boom Perception and Response, or WSPR, project, flown by NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong), gathered data from a select group of more than 100 volunteer Edwards Air Force Base residents on their individual "26.07.2017 15:52:26" Flight Testing for Mars: Dryden F-18 Flying Mars Science Laboratory Radar This 50-second video taken in June of 2011 shows a NASA F/A-18 stationed at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) putting the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Mars Science Laboratory landing radar to the test during recent flights over Edwards Air "26.07.2017 15:46:03" NASA #846 Pilot Proficiency Flight This 60 second video taken August 19, 2005 shows NASA pilots undergoing a pilot proficiency flight in a dual seat F/A-18 Hornet (NASA #846) over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Pilots are required to fly a minimum number of hours "26.07.2017 15:38:01" F-18 Formation Flight and Aerial Refueling with a KC-10 Tanker This 61 second video taken August 19, 2005 shows an F/A-18 during a formation flight and aerial refueling mission with a KC-10 Tanker flight over California's Mojave Desert. The F-18 Hornet is used primarily as a safety chase and mission support aircraft "26.07.2017 15:27:06" F/A-18 FAST Offers Advanced Systems Test Capability This 3-minute, 10-second video produced in December of 2010 discusses multiple advanced avionics projects flown by NASA's modified F/A-18A Full-scale Advanced Systems Test Bed (FAST) aircraft at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in "26.07.2017 15:14:18" NASA FA/-18 #853 IRAC Checkout Flight This 1-minute 42-second video taken April 6, 2010 shows a checkout flight of a NASA F/A-18 full-scale advanced systems testbed over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert during the Integrated Resilient Aircraft Controls (IRAC) "26.07.2017 14:30:27" Dryden Flight Projects Highlights - 2009-10 NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center flew a wide variety of research, developmental and environmental science missions during the last half of 2009 and the first half of 2010. This 2 minute 45 second video montage depicts many of the unique and "26.07.2017 14:25:00" Dryden Flight Projects Video - 2009 NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) flew a wide variety of research, developmental and environmental science missions during 2009. This video montage produced by the NASA Dryden video team depicts many of the unique and specialized "26.07.2017 14:10:32" EM 0013 03 This 23-second video taken in 1995 shows the F-18 High Angle-of-Attack Research Vehicle (HARV) undergoing a Phase III Strake Experiment flight test over Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert. NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now "26.07.2017 13:59:25" F-16 AFTI Pre-Flight Preparations This 37-second video taken in 1982 shows the ground crew and pilot preparing for a test flight in an F-16 that was flown under Advanced Fighter Technology Integration program at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). The AFTI (Advanced Fighter "26.07.2017 13:54:34" F-16 AFTI Pilot Entry and Flight Preparation This 33-second video taken in 1982 shows a NASA pilot preparing for a flight in an F-16 that was flown under Advanced Fighter Technology Integration program at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). The AFTI (Advanced Fighter Technology "26.07.2017 13:50:01" F-16 AFTI Control Surface Check This 53-second video taken in 1982 shows an F-16 that was flown under Advanced Fighter Technology Integration program at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) undergoing pre-flight checkout of its control surfaces. The AFTI (Advanced Fighter "25.07.2017 22:55:48" F-18 AAW Takeoff from Edwards AFB This 37-second video from 2003 shows a NASA FA/18A Hornet taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert for an Active Aeroelastic Wing program mission. Active Aeroelastic Wing is a two-phase NASA--Air Force flight research "25.07.2017 22:44:32" F-18 AAW High-Speed Rolls Over the Mojave Desert This 40-second video from 2003 shows a NASA FA/18A Hornet AAW doing high speed rolls during an Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) flight test over California's Mojave Desert. Active Aeroelastic Wing is a two-phase NASA--Air Force flight research program to "25.07.2017 22:40:31" F/A-18A Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) Flight Test This 30-second video from March of 2005 shows a NASA FA/18A Hornet undergoing an inflight Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) test over the Mojave Desert at Edwards, California. Active Aeroelastic Wing is a two-phase NASA--Air Force flight research program to "25.07.2017 22:35:15" Time Lapsed Video of AAW Wing Loads Test This 53-second time-lapsed video from 2000 shows a NASA F/A-18A Hornet undergoing an Active Aeroelastic Wing (AAW) Wing Loads Test at Dryden Flight Reserach Center's (now Armstrong) Flight Loads Lab. Active Aeroelastic Wing is a two-phase NASA--Air Force "25.07.2017 22:25:38" F-104 Starfighter Simulating an HL-10 Powered Landing This 31-second video from the 1970s shows the F-104 approaching the runway at Edwards Air Force Base and simulating an HL-10 powered landing. With a name like Starfighter, F-104s were destined to serve NASA in the extreme regime of high-speed flight "25.07.2017 20:37:33" F-16XL Supersonic Laminar Flow Test Flight This 28-second video taken in 1992 shows a wing closeup and the F-16XL in flight. An F-16XL aircraft was used by the Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California, in a NASA-wide program to improve laminar airflow on aircraft flying "25.07.2017 20:30:03" F-15 #837's Last Flight at NASA Dryden This 1-minute 2-second video taken on January 30, 2009 features comments by NASA research pilot Jim Smolka after the final flight of NASA's #837 NF-15B aircraft. Flight research carried out by NASA with a highly modified F-15 aircraft demonstrated and "25.07.2017 20:21:39" F-15 #837's Last Flight This 54 second video taken january 30, 2009 shows NASA research pilot Jim Smolka flying NASA's high-modified NF-15B through a series of test maneuvers on the aircraft's last flight from Dryden Flight Research Center in California's Mojave Desert. Flight "25.07.2017 20:13:03" Two NASA F-15s Investigating Supersonic Shockwave Characteristics This 53-second video taken on January 15, 2009 shows two F-15s investigating supersonic shockwave characteristics in the Lift and Nozzle Change Effects on Tail Shock (LANCETS) flight research project at Dryden Flight Research Center (now "25.07.2017 19:38:56" F-15B Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) During a Flight Test Over the Mojave Desert This 33-second video taken in 2003 shows the highly-modified F-15B Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) aircraft during a flight test over California's Mojave Desert. The Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) flight research project at NASA Dryden "25.07.2017 19:25:41" F-15B Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) Performing Test Maneuversover Edwards AFB This 32-second video taken in 2003 shows the highly-modified F-15B Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) aircraft during flight maneuvers over Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert. The Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) "25.07.2017 19:15:53" NASA Dryden Receives Three F-15Ds This 1-minute 24-second video shows a group of three 'new' F-15D Eagle aircraft arriving at Dryden Flight Research Center on September 21, 2010. To learn more visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/Features/F-15Ds_arrive_at_dryden.html "25.07.2017 18:50:47" NASA Flight Tests Explore Supersonic Laminar Airflow In partnership with Aerion Corporation of Reno, Nevada, NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center's (now Armstrong) tested supersonic airflow over a small experimental airfoil design on its F-15B Test Bed aircraft during the spring of 2013. Testing the airfoil "25.07.2017 18:39:37" Lifting Insulating Foam Trajectory (LIFT) Flight Test Closeup This 9-second video from February 2005 shows a closeup of the Lifting Insulating Foam Trajectory (LIFT) flight test flown on NASA's F-15B testbed at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in Southern California. As part of NASA’s Return to Flight "25.07.2017 18:34:10" F-15B Lifting Insulating Foam Trajectory (LIFT) Flight Test This 10-second video taken in February of 2005 shows a NASA F-15B taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on a Lifting Insulating Foam Trajectory flight test. As part of NASA’s Return to Flight effort following the loss of "25.07.2017 18:15:43" F-15B Transonic Flight Research Testbed Aircraft in Flight This 45 second video taken August 21, 2001 shows NASA's F-15B Transonic Flight Research Testbed aircraft in flight over California's Mojave Desert and its approach to Edwards Air Force Base. Flight research carried out by NASA Dryden Flight Research "25.07.2017 15:58:29" F-15A Remotely Piloted Research Vehicle (RPRV) Flat Spin Test This 57-second video from 1975 shows a F-15A Remotely Piloted Research Vehicle (RPRV) performing a flat spin test. The RPRV was designed to test spin recovery techniques at a lower cost than using a real F-15, and without the risk to the pilot. The "25.07.2017 15:55:47" F-15A Remotely Piloted Research Vehicle (RPRV) Flight and Landing This 34-second video from 1975 shows an F-15 Remotely Piloted Research Vehicle (RPRV) flight and landing. The RPRV was designed to test spin recovery techniques at a lower cost than using a real F-15, and without the risk to the pilot. The vehicle was "25.07.2017 15:51:59" F-15A RPRV Captive Carry Takeoff Under the B-52 Mothership from Edwards AFB This 32-second video from 1975 shows a captive carry with a remotely piloted F-15A Remotely Piloted Research Vehicle (RPRV). The RPRV was designed to test spin recovery techniques at a lower cost than using a real F-15, and without the risk to the pilot. "25.07.2017 15:45:41" F-15A Level and Inverted Flight Test This 34-second video from the mid 1970s shows a NASA F-15A research aircraft performing a level and inverted flight test over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The number two F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. "25.07.2017 15:36:26" NASA F-15A Perfroming a Research Test Flight This 34-second video from 1976 shows a NASA F-15A performing a test flight over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The number two F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. Air Force in 1976 and was used for more than "25.07.2017 15:32:14" F-15A Taking Off with an F-104 Chase Plane This 37-second video from 1976 shows a NASA F-15A taking off for a test flight from Edwards Air Force Base with an F-104 chase plane along side. The number two F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. Air Force in 1976 and was used for "25.07.2017 15:23:55" F-15A Research Pilot Performing Pre-flight Checkout This 49-second video from 1976 shows a NASA test pilot performing pre-flight checkout procedures on an F-15A research aircraft at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The number two F-15A "25.07.2017 14:07:37" F-14 Tomcat Dive and Pullout This 26-second video from 1979 shows a Grumman F-14 Tomcat (NASA 991) undergoing a dive and pullout test flight over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. NASA 991, an F-14 Navy Tomcat designated the F-14 (1X), the 1X signifying that it "25.07.2017 14:00:40" F-14 Tomcat Spin Test This 41-second video from 1980 shows a Grumman F-14 Tomcat (NASA 991) undergoing a spin test over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. NASA 991, an F-14 Navy Tomcat designated the F-14 (1X), the 1X signifying that it was Grumman's "25.07.2017 13:39:03" F-8 Supercritical Wing (SCW) in Flight This 31-second video from 1971 shows the The F-8 Supercritical Wing conducting a test flight and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The F-8 Supercritical Wing was a flight research project designed to test a new wing concept "25.07.2017 13:30:00" Chase Plane View of F-8 DFBW Pilot-Induced Oscillations This 38-second video taken on April 18, 1978 shows the chase plane view of the F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire aircraft undergoing pilot-induced oscillations during an approach to the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. From 1972 to "25.07.2017 13:25:16" F-8 DFBW Fin Camera View of Pilot-Induced Oscillations This 14-second video taken on April 18, 1978 shows a fin camera view of the F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire aircraft undergoing pilot-induced oscillations during an approach and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. From 1972 to 1985 "25.07.2017 13:17:43" F-8 Digital-Fly-By-Wire Pilot-Induced Oscillations This 28-second video taken on April 18, 1978 shows the F-8 Digital-Fly-By-Wire aircraft approaching the runway at Edwards Air Force Base and undergoing a flight test that includes pilot induced oscillations. From 1972 to 1985 the NASA Dryden Flight "24.07.2017 22:25:03" Eclipse QF-106 Tethered Flight #4 This 33-second video taken January 28, 1998 shows the QF-106 "Delta Dart" being towed on a long tether behind an Air Force C-141over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert during the Eclipse Tow Launch Demonstration Project. NASA Dryden "24.07.2017 22:18:07" Eclipse QF-106 Tethered Flight #4 This 34-second video taken January 28, 1998 shows the QF-106 being towed on a long tether behind an Air Force C-141over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert during the Eclipse Tow Launch Demonstration Project. NASA Dryden Flight Research "24.07.2017 22:03:41" C-140 JetStar Landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed This 26 second video from the 1970s shows C-140 JetStar landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed. From 1976 to 1987 the NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio -- today known as the Glenn Research Center -- engaged in research and development of an advanced "24.07.2017 21:51:38" AD-1 Pivoting Wing Design Research Flight This 32-second video was taken some time betwen 1979 and 1982 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (now Armstrong Flight Research Center). It shows the Ames-Dryden-1 (AD-1) performing a test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The AD-1 was "24.07.2017 21:46:33" AD-1 Wing Pivoting in Flight This 21-second video was taken some time betwen 1979 and 1982 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (now Armstrong Flight Research Center). It shows the Ames-Dryden-1 (AD-1), a research aircraft designed to investigate the concept of an oblique "20.07.2017 22:20:43" NASA's Orion/MPCV Capsule Departs Dryden for KSC The Orion prototype version of NASA's Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle that was used in the Launch Abort System PA-1 test last year, departed NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in California on June 14, 2011. The truck-mounted capsule was "20.07.2017 22:14:54" Acoustic Tests on the Orion Test Module for the First Launch Abort System Flight Test This 1-minute 8-second video taken May 16, 2009 shows engineers at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) conducting acoustic tests on the Orion Test Module for the First Launch Abort System Flight Test. To lean more about Orion "20.07.2017 22:11:45" NASA Animation of the Orion Module Launch Abort System "Ascent" Abort Flight Test This 1-minute 45-second NASA animation created in 2008 depicts a simulation of the Orion Module Launch Abort System Pad Ascent Abort Flight Test. To learn more about Orion visit: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/orion/index.html "20.07.2017 22:09:47" NASA Animation of the Orion Module Launch Abort System Pad Abort Flight Test. This 1-minute 6-second NASA animation from November of 2008 depicts a simulation of the Orion Module Launch Abort System Pad Abort Flight Test. To lean more about Orion visit: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/orion/index.html "20.07.2017 22:05:41" NASA Technicians Conducting Moment-of-Inertia Tests on the Orion PA-1 Crew Module This 51-second video taken in November of 2008 shows NASA technicians conducting moment-of-inertia tests on the Orion PA-1 Crew Module at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in California's Mojave Desert. "20.07.2017 22:02:25" Engineers Conduct Weight-and-Balance Tests on the Orion PA-1 Crew Module. This 1-minute video taken in November of 2008 shows engineers conducting weight-and-balance tests on the Orion PA-1 Crew Module at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in California's Mojave Desert. To lean more about Orion "20.07.2017 21:58:34" Time-lapse Video of the Orion Capsule Undergoing Tests at Dryden This 29-second video from October of 2008 shows a time-lapse video of the Orion Crew Module capsule undergoing weight, balance and center of gravity tests at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). To lean more about Orion "20.07.2017 21:54:36" Orion Test Crew Module Being Towed to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. This 1-minute 7-second video taken April 1, 2008 shows the Orion Crew Module being escorted by a large crew of workers while it is being towed down the flight line from the Air Force paint shop to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). To "20.07.2017 21:49:18" Air Force Crew Paints the First Orion Crew Module Flight Test Vehicle This 29-second video taken April 1, 2008 shows the Orion Air Force crew applying a new paint job to the first Crew Module flight test vehicle at Edwards, California. To lean more about Orion "20.07.2017 21:42:44" Air Force Crew Prepares Orion Crew Module Flight Test Vehicle for Painting. This 57-second video taken March 29 - 30, 2008 shows the Orion Crew Module flight test vehicle being prepared for a new paint job at Edwards in California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about Orioin visit: "20.07.2017 21:37:50" Orion Crew Module Flight Test Vehicle Arriving at Dryden on an Air Force C-17 This 1-minute 27-second video taken April 1, 2008 shows the Orion Crew Module flight test vehicle arriving at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) on an Air Force C-17. To learn more about Orioin visit: "20.07.2017 21:24:58" Mars Exploration Rover Turn Evaluation Test on Rogers Dry Lake This 31-second video from June 17, 2003 shows the Turn Evaluation Test conducted on the Rogers Dry Lake in California's Mojave Desert by the Mars Exploration Rover. The Mars-like terrain was used to try out navigation software aboard an earthbound "20.07.2017 21:23:24" Mars Exploration Rover Navigation and Maneuver Test on Rogers Dry Lake This 35-second video from June 17, 2003 shows the Navigation and Maneuver Test conducted on the Rogers Dry Lake in California's Mojave Desert by the Mars Exploration Rover. The Mars-like terrain was used to try out navigation software aboard an earthbound "20.07.2017 21:21:26" Mars Exploration Rover Incline Stability Test on Rogers Dry Lake This 47-second video taken June 17, 2003 shows the Incline Stability Test conducted on the Rogers Dry Lake in California's Mojave Desert by the Mars Exploration Rover. The Mars-like terrain was used to try out navigation software aboard an earthbound "20.07.2017 21:19:30" Mars Exploration Rover Terrain Simulation Tests on Rogers Dry Lake This 42 second video taken June 17, 2003 shows a terrain simulation test conducted on Rogers Dry Lake in California's Mojave Desert by the Mars Exploration Rover. The Mars-like terrain was used to try out navigation software aboard an earthbound prototype "20.07.2017 19:07:07" LLRV - Take Off and Flight This 40-second video taken in the mid-1960s shows a test pilot at NASA's Flight Research Center performing a test flight of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle over California's Mojave Desert. The LLRVs, humorously referred to as "flying bedsteads," were "20.07.2017 19:03:21" Early LLRV Test Flight This 34-second video from the mid-1960s shows an early test flight of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle being performed at the Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in Edwards, California. The LLRVs, humorously referred to as "flying bedsteads," were "20.07.2017 18:58:35" LLRV Training Flight with Astronaut Neil Armstrong This 39-second video from 1969 shows an Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) training flight at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas with astronaut Neil Armstrong at the controls. "20.07.2017 18:55:14" LLRV Training fFight at the Manned Spacecraft Center This 48-second video from 1969 shows a Lunar Landing Research Vehicle training flight at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas. The LLRVs, humorously referred to as "flying bedsteads," were created by a predecessor of NASA's Dryden Flight "20.07.2017 18:48:31" Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) Takeoff and Hover Flight This 48-second video from 1969 shows a Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) taking off and hovering during an early flight test. The LLRVs, humorously referred to as "flying bedsteads," were created by a predecessor of NASA's Dryden Flight Research "20.07.2017 17:15:16" Flight Recording Devices at the Flight Research Center, Edwards CA This 33-second video from the late 1950s shows a variety of flight recording devices used at the Flight Research Center at Edwards, California. "20.07.2017 17:06:45" Pegasus Air Launch From L-1011 This 36-second video taken August 12, 2003 shows the Pegasus® launch vehicle being released from the L-1011 carrier aircraft, the ignition of its solid rocket motor, and then the beginning of the long climb to orbit. A group of industry entrepreneurs "20.07.2017 16:50:03" Second Test Flight of the Inflatable Wing Technology Demonstrator This 48-second video from May 7, 2001 shows the second test flight of the Inflatable Wing Technology Demonstrator at Edwards Air Force Base. The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment represented a basic flight research effort by "20.07.2017 16:43:45" First Test Flight of the Inflatable Wing Technology Demonstrator This 42-second video taken April 25, 2001 shows the first test flight of the Inflatable Wing Technology Demonstrator. The deployable, inflatable wing technology demonstrator experiment represented a basic flight research effort by personnel at Dryden "20.07.2017 16:31:51" NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station This 33-second video from the early 1950s features the infrastructure and facilities at NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station in Muroc, California. In October 1946, five engineers arrived at Muroc Army Air Field from the NACA Langley Research Center. "20.07.2017 15:56:19" Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) This 2-minute 41-second video from 2010 shows inflight footage of an F-16D aircraft flying over California's Mojave Desert during the Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology, or ACAT project. The joint U.S. Air Force/NASA F-16D Automatic Collision "20.07.2017 14:20:17" NACA Research Aircraft Behind Main Hangar at South Base This 22-second video taken in the early 1950s shows a fleet of NACA high-speed experimental research aircraft parked behind the main hangar at South Base at Edwards, CA. To learn more about the these experimental aircraft visit: "20.07.2017 14:07:54" Dryden Lifting Body Fleet: X-24A, M2-F3, and HL-10 on Rogers Lakebed This 28-second vidoe from the 1970s shows the Dryden lifting body fleet parked on Rogers Lakebed. It consisted of the X-24A, M2-F3, and HL-10. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at NASA's Flight Research Center (FRC) (now Armstrong Flight Research Center) "18.07.2017 22:09:06" NASA Armstrong Hosts Solar Eclipse Educator Workshop The first solar eclipse in 99 years to cross the entire continental United States will occur Aug. 21, 2017. NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s Office of Education at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, California, presented a solar eclipse workshop June "18.07.2017 19:01:21" X-43A Hypersonic Scramjet - Compiled Video, from Flights 2 and 3 This 1-minute 41-second movie shows NASA's X-43A demonstrated supersonic-combustion ramjet (scramjet) propulsion during two of its record-setting flights in 2004. Both flights, the first on Mar. 27 and the second on Nov. 16, 2004, demonstrated sustained "18.07.2017 18:54:00" X-43A / Pegasus Booster Rocket Launch From B-52 This 63-second video taken November 16, 2004 shows the Pegasus / X-43A stack being dropped from NASA's B-52 for a Mach 10 test flight of the X-43A hypersonic vehicle over the Pacific Ocean. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: "18.07.2017 18:48:08" B-52B takeoff with X-43A This 40-second video taken November 16, 2004 shows NASA's B-52B takeoff carrying the X-43A as it travels to a site over the Pacific Ocean for its record setting Mach 10 flight. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: "18.07.2017 18:45:23" Getting Ready for Mach 10 This 1-minute 16-second video released November 1, 2004 provides an overview of the X-43A program as it prepares for a Mach 10 hypersonic flight. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: "18.07.2017 18:36:42" Captive Carry Flight of X-43A Vehicle #3 This 32-second video taken September 27, 2004 shows a captive carry flight of the Pegasus / X-43A stack underneath the wing NASA's B-52 Mothership, The flight took place over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about the "18.07.2017 18:29:49" X-43A Hypersonic Separation and Free Flight Infrared Footage This 35-second video was taken by the U. S. Army on March 27, 2004 and it consists of infrared footage showing the X-43A's hypersonic separation and free flight. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: "18.07.2017 18:26:08" X-43A Successful Launch from B-52 Mothership This 32-second video taken March 27, 2004 shows a successful launch of the X-43A from the B-52 mothership on its second test flight. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-040-DFRC.html "18.07.2017 18:20:25" X-43A Pre-launch Flight Control Tests This 31-second video taken on March 27, 2004 shows the X-43A pre-launch flight control tests on its second test flight. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-040-DFRC.html "18.07.2017 18:16:29" X-43A Taking Off on Second Test Flight This 37-second video taken March 27, 2004 shows the X-43A and B-52 taking off for second test flight of the NASA's Hyper-X Program. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-040-DFRC.html "18.07.2017 18:10:34" X-43 Program Overview This 1-minute, 40-second video from January 26, 2004 contains video highlights, flight footage, and program overview comments for NASA's X-43A / Hyper-X hypersonic research vehicle. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: "18.07.2017 18:02:58" X-43A Captive Carry Flight This 40-second video taken January 26, 2004 shows the X-43A captive carry flight on the B-52 mothership. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-040-DFRC.html "18.07.2017 17:59:32" X-43A / Hyper-X First Launch This 28-second video taken June 2, 2001 shows the X-43A first launch from the B-52 mothership. To learn more about the X-43A / Hyper-X visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-040-DFRC.html "18.07.2017 17:53:31" First B-52 Captive Flight of X-43A/Pegasus Stack This 59-second video taken June 2, 2001 shows the first flight of NASA's B-52 with the X-43A/Pegasus Stack attached. There is no release of the Hyper-X in this video. To learn more about the X-43A visit: "18.07.2017 17:39:31" Sturckow Recaps Last Shuttle Mission to Land at Edwards When Space Shuttle Discovery touched down at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on Sept. 11, 2009 to conclude mission STS-128, no one could have foreseen that it would be the last of 54 such landings at the famed desert air base. NASA "18.07.2017 17:35:08" Prototype Space Shuttle Enterprise Unveiled at Intrepid Museum The Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum in New York's harbor opened its Space Shuttle Pavilion July 18-22, 2012 with the prototype space shuttle Enterprise unveiled as its star attraction. NASA administrator Charlie Bolden joined museum officials and three "18.07.2017 16:47:25" Space Shuttle Discovery - Early Morning Landing on Runway 22 at Edwards AFB This 36-second video taken August 9, 2005 shows Space Shuttle Discovery concluding STS-114 and landing safely at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards Air Force Base in California following a successful 14-day return to flight "18.07.2017 16:40:05" Space Shuttle Discovery's Approach Captured by Long Range Infrared Camera This 43-second video taken on August 9, 2005 with a long range infrared camera shows Space Shuttle Discovery safely landing at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards Air Force Base in California following the very successful "18.07.2017 16:31:20" Time-Lapse Video of Shuttle Atlantis Undergoing Ferry Flight Preparations in Mate-Demate Device This 1-minute 45-second video taken in May and June of 2009 shows time-lapse footage of Space Shuttle Atlantis undergoing post-mission servicing and ferry flight preparations in NASA Dryden's (now Armstrong) Mate-DeMate Device after the conclusion of "18.07.2017 16:21:51" Atlantis Lands at Edwards AFB to Concluding Hubble Space Telescope Mission This 1-minute 7-second video shows Space Shuttle Atlantis landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert at the conclusion of NASA's STS-125 mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis’ astronauts repaired and upgraded the Hubble "18.07.2017 16:11:58" Time-lapse Video of Space Shuttle Endeavour Being Mated to NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Circraft This 69-second time-lapse video taken in December of 2008 shows space shuttle Endeavour being lifted and mated atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in the Mate-Demate Device at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong), Edwards, "18.07.2017 16:02:28" Endeavour Departs Edwards AFB for Ferry Flight Back to Kennedy Space Center This 1-minute 10-second video taken on December 10, 2008 shows space shuttel Endeavour mounted to NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft and departing Edwards AFB for ferry flight back to Kennedy Space Center after the successful conclusion of "18.07.2017 15:58:24" STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe Reflects on Endeavour's Approach and Landing at Edwards AFB This 2-minute 38-second video taken December 1, 2008 features STS-126 pilot Eric Boe reflecting on Endeavour's approach and landing at Edwards Air Force Base at the conclusion of STS-126. Endeavour carried a reusable logistics module to the "18.07.2017 15:50:55" Space Shuttle Endeavour Landing at Edwards Concluding STS-126 This 61-second video taken November 30, 2008 shows Space Shuttle Endeavour landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert after successfully completing STS-126. Endeavour carried a reusable logistics module to the International Space "18.07.2017 15:41:16" Transport of Space Shuttle Crew During a Joint NASA and Air Force Training Exercise This 44-second video shows Air Force and NASA personnel conducting a space shuttle crew rescue / recovery training exercise on the temporary runway at Edwards Air Force Base on July 26, 2008. The exercises are held periodically to train Air Force "18.07.2017 15:38:39" Extraction of Space Shuttle Crew During a Joint NASA and Air Force Training Exercise This 41-second video shows Air Force and NASA personnel conducting a space shuttle crew rescue / recovery training exercise on the temporary runway at Edwards Air Force Base on July 26, 2008. The exercises were held periodically to train Air Force "18.07.2017 15:34:20" Approach of Fire Rescue Crew During a Shuttle Emergency Training Exercise This 37-second video shows Air Force and NASA personnel conducting a space shuttle crew rescue / recovery training exercise on the temporary runway at Edwards Air Force Base on July 26, 2008. The exercises were held periodically to train Air Force "18.07.2017 15:25:54" Early morning Takeoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis from Edward AFB, California Atop NASA's 747 This 41-second video shows space shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) during an early morning takeoff from Edward Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert. The SCA was transporting Atlantis back to Kennedy Space "18.07.2017 15:08:55" STS-117 Crew Transport Vehicle Moves Away from Space Shuttle Atlantis This 1-minute 12-second video taken June 22, 2007 shows the Crew Transport Vehicle pulling away from the space shuttle Atlantis at Edward AFB, California after the completion of a successful mission to the International Space Station on STS-117. NASA "18.07.2017 14:54:46" STS-117 Piggyback Takeoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis and 747 from Edwards AFB, Calif. This 1-minute 11-second video taken on July 1, 2007 shows space shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's 747 SCA and taking off from Edward AFB, California after successfully completing STS-117, a 14 day mission to the International Space Station. To learn more "18.07.2017 14:38:49" STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands in California This 1-minute 19-second video taken June 22, 2007 shows space shuttle Atlantis completing STS-117 and descending to a smooth landing at Edwards Air Force Base, in California's Mojave Desert with Commander Rick Sturckow and Pilot Lee Archambault at the "18.07.2017 14:22:40" Triage Assessment of Space Shuttle Crew During a Joint NASA and Air Force Training Exercise This 5 minute movie clip shows personnel from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center and Edwards Air Force Base conducted a training exercise on May 5, 2007, that would enable them to effectively handle the rescue of a space shuttle crew in the unlikely "18.07.2017 14:20:41" Convoy of Rescue and Support Vehicles During a Joint NASA and Air Force Training Exercise This 41-second movie clip shows personnel from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center and Edwards Air Force Base conducting a training exercise on May 5, 2007, that would enable them to effectively handle the rescue of a space shuttle crew in the unlikely "18.07.2017 14:17:48" Evacuation and Airlift of Space Shuttle Crew Training Exercise This 61-second video shows personnel from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) and Edwards Air Force Base conducting a training exercise on May 5, 2007, that would enable them to effectively handle the rescue of a space shuttle crew in the "18.07.2017 14:12:57" Former NASA Pilot Tom McMurtry Comments on Future of Space and Aeronautics On April 10, 2006, nine present and retired NASA and Air Force employees gathered in the empty fuselage of NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to share their remembrances the first space shuttle landing (STS-1) at Dryden Flight Research "18.07.2017 14:00:55" Retired Shuttle Support Operations Lead Joe D'Agostino Comments on STS-1 Landing at Edwards On April 10, 2006, nine present and retired NASA and Air Force employees gathered in the empty fuselage of NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to share their remembrances the first space shuttle landing (STS-1) at Dryden Flight Research "18.07.2017 13:46:58" Retired NASA Engineer Jenny Baer-Reidhart Comments on STS-1 Landing at Edwards On April 10, 2006, nine present and retired NASA and Air Force employees gathered in the empty fuselage of NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to share their remembrances the first space shuttle landing (STS-1) at Dryden Flight Research "18.07.2017 13:39:52" Retired NASA Pilot Fitz Fulton Comments on 747/Columbia Crosswind Landing at KSC On April 10, 2006, nine present and retired NASA and Air Force employees gathered in the empty fuselage of NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft to share their remembrances the first space shuttle landing (STS-1) at Dryden Flight Research "18.07.2017 13:26:46" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight back to KSC (Complete) This five minute video from August of 2005 shows NASA's 747 and Shuttle Discovery STS-114 being prepared for return to Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a night landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. To learn more about the Space Shuttles "17.07.2017 22:14:45" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight back to KSC - Part 6 This 52-second video from August of 2005 shows the takeoff of NASA's 747 and Discovery STS-114 from Edwards Air Force Base at the beginning of the return flight to Kennedy Space Center in Florida. "17.07.2017 22:12:37" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight back to KSC - Part 5 This 33-second movie clip shows Discovery being loaded onto NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in the Mate-DeMate Facility (MDD) at Dryden. "17.07.2017 22:08:16" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight back to KSC - Part 4 This 63-second video from August of 2005 shows preparation of Shuttle Discover for loading onto NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in the Mate-DeMate Facility at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). "17.07.2017 22:05:43" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight Back to KSC - Part 3 This 51-second video from August of 2005 shows Shuttle Discovery being hoisted onto the Mate-DeMate Facility (MDD) at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstorng) in California. "17.07.2017 22:02:52" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight back to KSC - Part 2 This 66-second video taken in August of 2005 shows the post-landing activities following the landing of space shuttle Discovery on STS-114. The video includes the Shuttle crew's inspection of the orbiter's exterior. "17.07.2017 21:58:56" Dryden Prepares Discovery for Ferry Flight back to KSC - Part 1 This 43-second video from August of 2005 uses infrared photography to show the night landing of Discovery STS-114 at Edwards Air Force Base. "17.07.2017 21:55:21" Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Parachute Test This 22-second video from the 1980s shows a Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster being carried by the B-52 mothership for a parachute test. "17.07.2017 21:51:00" Shuttle Landing on Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base This 25-second video from 1981 shows a Shuttle landing on the lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. "17.07.2017 21:48:36" Shuttle Night Landing at Edwards Air Force Base This 19-second video from 1981 shows a Shuttle landing at night on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base. "17.07.2017 21:38:43" Columbia Postflight Activity on Runway at Edwards Air Force Base This 44-second video from 1981 shows postflight activitiy including the approach of a large entourage of support vehicles after space shuttle Columbia lands at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. "17.07.2017 21:26:33" STS-111 Space Shuttle Endeavour Returning from ISS Mission This 40 second video taken June 19, 2002 shows the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it touches down at Edwards Air Force Base. Heralded by its signature double sonic booms, the Space Shuttle Endeavour dropped through cloudless skies to land at Edwards Air Force "17.07.2017 21:21:08" STS-1: The First Space Shuttle Mission, April 12-14, 1981 Space shuttle Columbia launched on the first space shuttle mission on April 12, 1981, a two-day demonstration of the first reusable, piloted spacecraft's ability to go into orbit and return safely to Earth. This 2-minute 43-second video depicts the "17.07.2017 21:15:45" STS-92 Discovery Ferry Flight Leaving Dryden This 45 second video taken November 2, 2002 shows the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with Discovery attached rolling down the runway, lifting off, retracting its gear, and departing Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) on a ferry flight back to "17.07.2017 21:08:38" Shuttle Landings at Dryden This 34-second video from 1992 shows several shuttle landings on both the main runway at Edwards AFB and Rogers Dry Lakebed. To learn more about the Space Shuttle landings at Dryden Flight Research Center "17.07.2017 20:55:21" STS Approach and Landing Test, Pilot-induced Oscillation This 21-second video taken October 26, 1977 shows the space shuttle prototype Enterprise experiencing a Pilot-Induced Oscillation (PIO) during the Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). During 1977 the NASA "17.07.2017 19:20:23" Mini-Sniffer Test Flight Over Rogers Dry Lake This 1-minute 21-second video from 1975 shows flight and landing of the Mini-Sniffer remotely controlled, propeller-driven vehicle. Mini-Sniffer was the first effort to build a high-altitude remotely piloted research vehicle for both Earth atmospheric "17.07.2017 19:17:31" Mini-Sniffer Flight and Landing This 45-second video taken in 1976 shows the flight and landing of the Min-Sniffer remotely controlled, propeller-driven vehicle. The Mini-Sniffer was a remotely controlled, propeller-driven vehicle developed at NASA Dryden Research Center (now "17.07.2017 19:14:43" Preflight and takeoff of Mini-Sniffer This 37-second video shows pre-flight and takeoff of the Mini-Sniffer remotely controlled, propeller-driven vehicle. The Mini-Sniffer was a remotely controlled, propeller-driven vehicle developed at NASA Dryden Research Center (now Armstrong) to sample "17.07.2017 19:05:20" L-1011 Airliner Wing Vortice Tests at NASA Langley Research Center This 58-second video from the 1970s shows an L-1011 Airliner Wing Vortice test at NASA Langley Research Center. NASA conducted the Adaptive Performance Optimization experiment aboard Orbital Sciences Corporation's d-100. The program was developed by "17.07.2017 18:55:59" Hyper III Model Drop Test This 53-second video from 1969 shows a Hyper III medel drop test from a remote contol airplane. The Hyper III was a full scale lifting body remotely piloted vehicle (RPRV) designed by engineer Dale Reed and built at what was then the NASA Flight Research "17.07.2017 18:53:17" Hyper III Drop Test From SH-3 Helicopter This 53-second video from December 12, 1969 shows a Hyper III drop test from an SH-3 helicopter. The Hyper III was a full scale lifting body remotely piloted vehicle (RPRV) designed by engineer Dale Reed and built at what was then the NASA Flight "17.07.2017 18:39:23" D-558-II Launching from B-29 With Pilot Scott Crossfield This 35-second video from the early 1950s shows pilot Scott Crossfield climbing into the cockpit of a Douglast D-558-II and performing a test flight after launching the aircraft from the B-29 mothership. To learn more about the D-558-II Skyrocket "17.07.2017 18:32:00" D-558-2 Preflight Preparations by Ground Crew This 41-second video from the early 1950's shows preparation of the D-558-II Skyrocket for a test flight at NACA's Muroc Flight Test Unit in California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about the D-558-II Skyrocket "17.07.2017 17:43:19" X-40A Seventh Free Flight This 40-second video from May 19, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle in its seventh flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80-percent subscale version "17.07.2017 17:41:01" X-40A Sixth Free Flight This 40-second video taken May 8, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle in its sixth flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80 per cent subscale version "17.07.2017 17:37:06" X-40A Fifth Free Flight This 40 second video taken May 8, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle in its fifth flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80 per cent subscale version "17.07.2017 17:33:05" X-40A Fourth Free Flight This 40 second video taken May 4, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle in its fourth flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80 per cent subscale version "17.07.2017 17:30:16" X-40A Third Free Flight This 40-second video taken April 12, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle for its third flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80 per cent subscale "17.07.2017 17:27:20" X-40A Second Free Flight This 40 second video taken April 12, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle for its second flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80 per cent subscale "17.07.2017 17:23:43" X-40A First Free Flight This 40 second video taken April 4, 2001 shows the lift off and release of the X-40A space maneuvering vehicle in its first free flight at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in Edwards, California. The X-40A was an 80 per cent subscale "17.07.2017 17:13:55" X-29 Flight Test With Spin Chute Deployed This 28-second video from the late 1980s shows the X-29 performing a flight test over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert with its spin chute deployed. Two X-29 aircraft, featuring one of the more unusual designs in aviation history, "17.07.2017 17:09:17" X-29 High Angle of Attack Flight This 26-second video from 1992 shows the X-29 in a high angle of attack during a test flight over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Two X-29 aircraft, featuring one of the more unusual designs in aviation history, were flown at NASA "17.07.2017 16:16:34" Pilot Milt Thompson in the X-15 Simulator This 30-second video from the early 1960s shows NASA flight test pilot Milt O. Thompson training in the X-15 flight simulator at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted with the Air "17.07.2017 16:12:25" X-15A-2 Side View of Damage After Mach 6.7 Flight This 32-second video from October 3. 1967 documents the damage to the side of the X-15A-2 hypersonic aircraft after William J. "Pete" Knight piloted the vehicle on a record breaking Mach 6.7 flight. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA "17.07.2017 16:01:09" X-15A-2 - Damage After Record Setting Mach 6.7 Flight This 48-second video taken on October 3, 1967 documents the damage to the X-15A-2 hypersonic aircraft after its record breaking Mach 6.7 flight with William J. "Pete" Knight as the pilot. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted "17.07.2017 15:50:15" X-15 Simulator Control Panel Test This 32-second video from the 1960s shows a control panel test being performed at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) on the X-15 simulator. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted with the Air Force, the Navy, and "17.07.2017 15:44:10" X-15 - Pre-landing Jettison of Auxiliary Propellants and Lower Ventral Fin This 52-second video from 1963 shows the X-15 approaching Edwards Air Force Base for a landing on Rogers Dry Lake. The video also highlights the jettison of the auxiliary propellants and lower ventral fin from the aircraft as it approaching the "17.07.2017 15:35:14" Pre-launch Ignition of X-15 Rocket Engine This 32-second video from 1963 shows the pre-launch ignition of the X-15's rocket engine while still attached to the B-52 Mothership. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted with the Air Force, the Navy, and North American "17.07.2017 14:51:04" X-15 - View of Test Flight from Onboard Camera #1 This 41-second video from 1963 shows an onboard view of an X-15 hypersonic test flight from the perspective of its rear facing #1 camera. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted with the Air Force, the Navy, and North American "17.07.2017 14:36:04" X-15 Taxi With Support Vehicles This 32-second video from 1963 shows the X-15 hypersonic aircraft attached to the B-52 Mothership and taxiing on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base in preparation for a test flight over Mojave's California Desert. The video also shows a large entourage "17.07.2017 14:29:18" X-15 Landing on Rogers Dry Lake This 27-second video taken January 2, 1966 shows the X-15 hypersonic aircraft approaching and landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted with the "17.07.2017 14:25:09" X-15 Landing on Rogers Dry Lake This 32-second video taken on April 26, 1968 shows the X-15 hypersonic aircraft approaching and landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. In the joint X-15 hypersonic research program that NASA conducted with "17.07.2017 14:16:20" X-15A-2 Approach and Landing This 23-second video from 1967 shows the X-15A-2 approaching and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. In June 1967, the X-15A-2 rocket-powered research aircraft received a full-scale ablative coating to protect the craft "17.07.2017 14:10:25" X-15A-2 Flight Test with External Fuel Tanks This 33-second video from 1967 shows the X-15A-2 with two external fuel tanks attached underneath its wings being dropped from the B-52 Mothership and performing a test flight over California's Mojave Desert. In June 1967, the X-15A-2 rocket-powered "17.07.2017 13:58:13" X-15A-2 Taxi and Takeoff This 32-second video from 1967 shows the taxi and takeoff of the B-52 Mothership carrying the X-15A-2 with external fuel tanks underneath its wing. In June 1967, the X-15A-2 rocket-powered research aircraft received a full-scale ablative coating to "13.07.2017 20:53:03" KC-135A Winglet Test Flight This 30 second video from the mid 1970s shows a KC-135 Stratortanker undergoing a winglet test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, besides being used extensively in its primary role as an inflight aircraft refueler, "13.07.2017 20:51:57" KC-135A Winglet Test Flight Takeoff This 47-second video from the mid 1970s shows a KC-135 Stratotanker taking off from Edwards Air Force Base for winglet test flight. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, besides being used extensively in its primary role as an inflight aircraft refueler, has "13.07.2017 20:46:59" Super Guppy "Swallows" T-38s; Heads for El Paso Two NASA T-38 aircraft were swallowed whole on March 26, 2013 by NASA's Super Guppy on Dryden Flight Research Center's (now Armstrong) back ramp. The Guppy then airlifted the two retired T-38s to El Paso, Texas, where they will be dismantled for parts to "13.07.2017 19:25:04" Discover Internships at NASA Armstrong NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center offers internship opportunities to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Armstrong interns gain valuable hands-on experience supporting NASA efforts such as aeronautical research, unmanned aerial systems "13.07.2017 15:38:30" Highlights from the 2007 Bohn-Meyer Math and Science Odyssey This 5-minute 32-second movie clip has highlights from the 2007 Bohn-Meyer Math and Science Odyssey held on January 26, 2007 at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California. "13.07.2017 15:17:12" Apollo 11 Astronaut 'Buzz' Aldrin Throws Out First Pitch at Lancaster Jethawks Game This 52-second movie taken on August 25, 2007 shows highlights from an Aerospace Appreciation Night where Apollo 11 Astronaut 'Buzz' Aldrin was honored by the Lancaster Jethawks. "13.07.2017 15:13:38" Lancaster Jethawks Aerospace Appreciation Night Honoring Apollo 11 Astronaut 'Buzz' Aldrin This 1-minute 29-second video taken on August 25, 2007 in Lancaster California shows highlights from an Aerospace Appreciation Night where Apollo 11 Astronaut 'Buzz' Aldrin was honored by the Lancaster Jethawks. "13.07.2017 14:45:21" Former Center Director Kevin Petersen's Farewell Flight in an FA/18 This 1-minute 31-second video from April 2, 2009 shows former NASA Dryden Flight Research Center director Kevin Petersen taking a farewell flight in a NASA FA/18 and receiving a customary water dowsing at the end of the flight. "13.07.2017 14:37:16" Gordon Fullerton's Career in Review This two minute video released on April 30, 2009 highlights the career of retired NASA astronaut and research pilot Gordon Fullerton. "13.07.2017 14:29:06" NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden Tours Dryden Following rollout of NASA's Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal in early February 2012, top NASA officials, including administrator Charlie Bolden, visited the agency's field centers to update employees on how the proposals were in keeping with NASA's "12.07.2017 19:52:44" Infrared Laser Beaming to Power a Model Aircraft This 36-second movie taken September 18, 2003 shows a demonstration of powering a model aircraft with an infrared laser beam. "12.07.2017 19:49:54" Initial Demonstration of Power-Beaming a Model Aircraft with Visible Light Energy This 36-second movie clip taken August 1, 2002 shows powering a model aircraft with a visible light beam which later was demonstrated with a infrared laser energy source. "12.07.2017 19:45:39" NASA Dryden Towed Glider Air-Launch Concept This 1-minute 13-second animation created in January or 2013 depicts a novel space access, rocket launching technique called the Towed Glider Air-Launch Concept that was being developed at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). The idea is "12.07.2017 17:39:05" X-45A / UCAV Project Overview and Autonomous Formation Maneuver This 5-minute 25-second video from 2002 provides a detailed overview of the X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle project and features and autonomous formation maneuver over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The Unmanned Combat Air "12.07.2017 17:33:36" X-45A / UCAV Taking off From Edwards Air Force Base This 30-second video from 2002 shows the X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. The Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) system demonstration program was s a joint DARPA/Air Force/Boeing effort to "12.07.2017 17:25:32" X-45A / UCAV Landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB This 42 second movie clip shows the X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) system demonstration program was s a joint DARPA/Air Force/Boeing "12.07.2017 17:23:06" X-45A / UCAV in Flight Over California's Mojave Desert This 36-second video from 2002 shows the X-45A/UCAV perfroming a test flight over California's Mojave Desert near Edwards, California. The Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) system demonstration program was s a joint DARPA/Air Force/Boeing effort to "12.07.2017 16:46:35" X-31 High Angle of Attack Mission This 29-second video from the early 1990s shows the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability (EFM) demonstrator flying a high angle of attack test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Two X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability "12.07.2017 16:43:36" X-31 in Flight over the Mojave Desert This 30-second video from 1992 shows the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability (EFM) demonstrator in flight over California's Mojave Desert. Two X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability (EFM) demonstrators were flown at the Rockwell International Palmdale, "12.07.2017 16:25:46" SR-71B Blackbird Pilot Trainer Aircraft This 29-second video from 1992 shows preflight, takeoff and flight of the SR-71B Blackbird Pilot Trainer aircraft. Two SR-71A aircraft were loaned from the U.S. Air Force for use for high-speed, high-altitude research at the NASA Dryden Flight Research "12.07.2017 16:24:48" SR-71 LASRE in Flight over California's Mojave Desert This 39-second video from 1998 shows the NASA SR-71 LASRE in flight over California's Mojave Desert. Two SR-71A aircraft were loaned from the U.S. Air Force for use for high-speed, high-altitude research at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, (now "12.07.2017 16:22:41" SR-71 LASRE Refueling in Flight from a KC-135 This 41-second video shows the NASA SR-71 LASRE being refueled in flight by a U S Air Force KC-135 tanker. Two SR-71A aircraft were loaned from the U.S. Air Force for use for high-speed, high-altitude research at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, "12.07.2017 16:18:52" SR-71 Blackbird Refueling in Flight This 35-second video taken in 1991 shows the NASA SR-71 Blackbird being refueled during a test flight by a U S Air Force tanker. Two SR-71A aircraft were loaned from the U.S. Air Force for use for high-speed, high-altitude research at the NASA Dryden "12.07.2017 16:15:42" SR-71 Takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base This 43 seconds video from 1991 shows the NASA SR-71 taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. Two SR-71A aircraft were loaned from the U.S. Air Force for use for high-speed, high-altitude research at the NASA Dryden Flight "12.07.2017 14:53:41" X-24B Launch from B-52 Mothership This 47 second video from 1974 shows the X-24B launching from B-52 mothership and performing a successful test flight over California's Mojave Desert. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from 1963 to "12.07.2017 14:49:25" X-24B Landing on Runway 04 at Edwards AFB This 34-second video from 1975 shows the X-24B gliding to a safe landing on Runway 04 at Edwards Air Force Base in Califorinia's Mojave Desert. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from 1963 to 1975 "12.07.2017 14:44:56" X-24B Fin Airflow Test This 25-second video from 1975 shows the X-24B being dropped from a B-52 and performing a fin airflow test over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, "12.07.2017 14:30:33" X-24A Escorted Landing on Rogers Dry Lake This 32-second movie shows an X-24A Lifting Body escorted landing on Rogers Dry Lake in Edwards, California after a successful test flight. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NASA Flight Research Center (now Armstrong Flight "12.07.2017 14:26:39" X-24A High Altitude Ascent During a Test Flight This 32-second video from the 1970s shows the X-24A Lifting Body during a high altitude ascent test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NASA Flight Research Center (now Armstrong Flight "12.07.2017 14:23:07" X-24A Landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base This 28-second video taken in the 1970s shows the X-24A performing a test flight and landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NASA Flight Research Center (now Armstrong "12.07.2017 14:15:30" X-24A Descent and Landing at Edwards Air Force Base This 53 second video from the 1970s was taken from a camera mounted on the nose of the X-24A Lifting Body. The video shows a descent and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown "12.07.2017 14:03:49" HL-10 Approach and Landing at Edwards Air Force Base This 44-second video from the 1970s shows the HL-10 drop from the B-52 mothership and performing an approach and landing test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research "12.07.2017 14:00:47" HL-10 Cockpit View of Approach and Landing at Edwards AFB This 30-second video from the 1970s shows a cockpit view from the HL-10 of an approach and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from 1963 "12.07.2017 13:57:37" HL-10 Landing with F5D-1 Skylancer Escort This 31-second clip from the mid to late1960s shows the HL-10 landing with an F5D-1 Skylancer escort at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from "12.07.2017 13:47:24" M2-F3 Lifting Body Glide Flight over Edwards AFB This 36-second video from the 1970s shows the M2-F3 dropping from the B-52 performing a gliding test flight over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The M2-F2/F3 was the first of the heavy-weight, entry-configuration lifting bodies. "12.07.2017 13:43:27" M2-F3 Lifting Body Test Flight Over the Mojave Desert This 39-second video from the early 1970s shows the M2-F3 Lifting Body performing a test flight over California's Mojave Desert near Edwards Air Force Base. The M2-F2/F3 was the first of the heavy-weight, entry-configuration lifting bodies. Over 27 "10.07.2017 21:50:46" Milt Thompson Prepares for M2-F2 Glide Flight This 34-second video from 1967 shows test pilot Milt Thompson climbing into the cockpit and preparing for an M2-F2 glide flight. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC), Edwards, CA, from 1963 to 1975 demonstrated the "10.07.2017 21:47:22" M2-F2 Test Flight with F5D-1 and F-104N Escorts This 43-second video from 1967 shows the M2-F2 test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The wingless vehicle is being escorted to the runway by an F5D-1 and an F-104N. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC), "10.07.2017 21:42:50" M2-F2 Experiencing Lateral Oscillations in Flight This 28-second video from 1967 shows an M2-F2 test flight with the lifting body experiencing left to right lateral oscillations. The video also shows the M2-F2 is being escorted by an F5D-1 and F-104N. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight "10.07.2017 21:36:50" M2-F2 Drop From NB-52A Mothership This 32-second video from 1966 shows the M2-F2 drop from the NB-52A Mothership and the subsequent test flight and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. A fleet of lifting bodies flown at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC), "10.07.2017 21:21:13" Mothership Drop Test of an M-2 Lifting Body Model This 46-second video from the late 1960s shows a mothership drop test of an M-2 lifting body model. The M2-F1 lifting body, dubbed the "flying bathtub" by the media, was the precursor of a remarkable series of wingless flying vehicles that contributed "10.07.2017 21:13:16" Dale Reed's Home Movie of an Early M2-F1 Model This 15-second video from 1962 of the flight of an early M2-F1 model was taken by NASA engineer Dale Reed with his home movie camera. The M2-F1 lifting body, dubbed the "flying bathtub" by the media, was the precursor of a remarkable series of wingless "10.07.2017 21:08:09" M2-F1 Car Tow Test With 1963 Pontiac Catalina This 33-second video from 1963 shows the M2-F1 being towed by a Pontiac Catalina convertible across Rogers Dry Lakebed at Edwards, CA. The M2-F1 lifting body, dubbed the "flying bathtub" by the media, was the precursor of a remarkable series of wingless "10.07.2017 20:49:00" X-3 Pre-flight Calibration, Test Flight, and Landing This 41-second video from 1954 shows the Douglas X-3 "Stiletto" during pre-flight calibration and performing a test flight over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The slender, jet-powered X-3, built by Douglas Aircraft Company, Long "10.07.2017 20:43:31" X-3 Stiletto EM 0030 01 This 31-second video from the mid-1950s shows the Douglas X-3 "Stiletto" on one of its long takeoff runs across the lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base. The slender, jet-powered X-3, built by Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, CA, tested such new "10.07.2017 20:38:56" X-2 Ground Tracking and Chase Plane Images This 43-second video taken in the mid-1950s shows ground tracking and chase plane images of an X-2 test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The X-2 was a swept-wing aircraft designed to fly three times as fast as the speed of sound. It was flown to "10.07.2017 20:33:47" X-2 High-altitude Launch from B-50 This 29-second video from the mid-1950s shows an X-2 high-altitude launch from B-50 over California's Mojave Desert. The X-2 was a swept-wing aircraft designed to fly three times as fast as the speed of sound. It was flown to investigate the problems of "10.07.2017 19:00:46" NASA's Original Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Departs Dryden NASA's Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) No. 905, departed NASA's Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center on Oct. 24, 2012 for the final time, ending a 38-year association with the NASA field center at Edwards. The modified Boeing 747 jetliner "10.07.2017 18:39:42" Shuttle Endeavour Flyover of Los Angeles Landmarks Space Shuttle Endeavour atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft flew over many Los Angeles area landmarks on its final ferry flight Sept. 21, 2012, including the Coliseum, the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, Universal "10.07.2017 18:24:02" NASA SCA 905 Heads to KSC for Discovery's Final Ferry Flight NASA's Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft No. 905 departed NASA's Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California April 10, 2012 for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for ferrying the retired "10.07.2017 18:18:54" NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft 911's Final Flight NASA 911, one of NASA's two modified Boeing 747 space shuttle carrier aircraft, flew its final flight Feb. 8, a short hop from NASA's Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base to the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now "10.07.2017 18:15:34" NASA's Two Modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Flying in Formation This 1-minute, 47-second video shows NASA's two modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) briefly flying in formation for the first time ever over the Edwards Air Force Base test range on Aug. 2, 2011. NASA 911 was on a pilot proficiency flight "10.07.2017 18:05:00" 747 SCA Approaching Endeavour in Mate-Demate Device This 37-second video taken in April of 1994 shows the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) approaching Space Shuttle Endeavour suspended in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. To learn more "10.07.2017 18:00:47" 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) mating with Space Shuttle Endeavour This 44-second video taken in April of 1994 shows NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) mating with Space Shuttle Endeavour in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). To learn more about NASA's 747 Shuttle "10.07.2017 17:55:29" 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) Ferry Flights This 31-second video taken in 1992 shows the takeoff and landing of the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft visit: "10.07.2017 16:49:41" Air Force's First C-17 Flies into Retirement This 1-minute video taken April 23, 2012 shows the first C-17 flown by the U S Air Force departing from Edwards Air Force Base on its retirement flight. The U.S. Air Force retired its first C-17 transport after 21 years as a flight test aircraft and use "10.07.2017 16:43:30" Cal Poly Students Participating in the C-17 Noise Mitigation Flight Test This 1-minute, 25-second video taken September 10, 2005 shows Cal Poly Students participating in a noise mitigation flight test. The tests were performed using an Air Force C-17. "10.07.2017 16:40:37" C-17 Noise Mitigation Flight Test This 39-second video taken September 10, 2005 shows an Air Force C-17 performing a noise mitigation flight test in partnership with NASA's Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center. The tests were performed over California's Mojave Desert. "10.07.2017 16:36:00" C-17 In-flight Maneuvers over California's Mojave Desert This 32-second video taken in 2003 shows a U.S. Air Force C-17 performing in-flight maneuvers in partnership with NASA Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center. The maneuvers were performed over California's Mojave Desert. NASA Dryden participated "10.07.2017 16:17:05" C-17 Taking off From Palmdale, California This 27-second video taken in 2003 shows NASA Dryden (now Armstrong) Flight Research Center's C-17 taking off from Palmdale, CA. NASA Dryden participated with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), other NASA Centers, Boeing, and the Pratt & Whitney company in the "10.07.2017 15:46:05" C-5A Wing Vortices Tests at NASA Langley Research Center This 29-second video taken in the 1970s shows a C-5A aircraft undergoing a wing vortices test at NASA's Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. "10.07.2017 15:40:23" Boeing 747 Wing Tip Vortex Test This 36-second video taken November 8, 1979 shows a Boeing 747 undergoing a wing-tip vortex test over Runway 18 at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. As part of the overall National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) study "10.07.2017 14:54:32" SNC Dream Chaser Center Stage at Dryden Media Event During a visit to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on May 22, 2013, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden spoke at a media event showcasing Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser flight test vehicle that had recently arrived at the center. Bolden, "06.07.2017 21:08:48" Transformed X-48C Takes to the Air on First Flight This 1-minute 48-second video taken on April 6, 2010 shows the first test flight of the X-48C. The sub-scale X-48C blended wing body technology demonstrator began a new flight test phase in a partnership between NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center and "06.07.2017 21:04:46" X-48B Project Manager Tim Risch Comments on the First Phase Flight Tests This 3-minute and 9-second video taken on April 6, 2010 features X-48B Project Manager Tim Risch's comments on the first phase test flight for the aircraft. Boeing Phantom Works has partnered with NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory to study the "06.07.2017 20:59:21" X-48B Phase One Flight Tests This 1-minute 14-second video taken on April 6, 2010 shows the Phase One Flight Test of Boeing's X-48B at Dryden Flight Research Center in California's Mojave Desert. Boeing Phantom Works has partnered with NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory to "06.07.2017 20:47:58" XV-15 Takeoff and Maneuvering Test This 37-seconds video from the 1980s shows an XV-15 aircraft takeing and perfroming manuevering tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The XV-15 Tilt-Rotor aircraft was designed by Bell Aircraft, Niagara Falls, New York, in the "06.07.2017 20:45:53" XB-70A Cockpit View of Takeoff This 40-second video taken in 1965 shows the cockpit view and takeoff of an XB-70A Valkyrie from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. "06.07.2017 20:42:21" XB-70 Valkyrie Landing on the Runway at Edwards AFB This 46-second video taken in 1965 shows an XB-70A landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The XB-70 was the world's largest experimental aircraft. Capable of flight at speeds of three times the speed of sound (2,000 miles per hour) at altitudes "06.07.2017 19:53:16" YF-12A Coldwall Aerodynamic Heating Experiment This 39-second video from 1975 shows a YF-12A Coldwall Aerodynamic Heating Experiment. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 set a speed "06.07.2017 19:51:44" YF-12C Takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base This 20 second video from the 19702 shows an YF-12C takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 set a speed "06.07.2017 19:49:20" YF-12A Landing at Edwards Air Force Base This 25-second from teh 1970s shows an YF-12A landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 set a speed record "06.07.2017 19:45:16" YF-12C Approach and Landing at Edwards Air Force Base This 32 second video from the 1970s shows an YF-12C approach and landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 "06.07.2017 19:43:17" YF-12C Mid-air Refueling This 27 second video taken in the 1970s shows the YF-12C during mid-air refueling. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 set a speed record "06.07.2017 19:41:01" YF-12C Taxi and Takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base This 34 second video from the 1970s shows a YF-12C taxi and takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests "06.07.2017 19:38:11" YF-12A Coldwall Ground Separation Test This 37 second video from 1974 shows the YF-12A Coldwall Ground Separation Test. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 set a speed record "06.07.2017 19:36:51" YF-12A Coldwall Ground Separation Test This 34-second video from 1974 shows the YF-12A Coldwall Ground Separation Test. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight tests on May 1, 1965, the YF-12 set a speed record "06.07.2017 19:33:24" YF-12A Low Level Test Flight This 41-second video taken in the early 1970s shows the YF-12A during a low level test flight over California's Mojave Desert. The YF-12 "Blackbird" was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 aircraft. In Air Force flight "06.07.2017 18:40:07" Theseus Taking off at Edwards Air Force Base, California This 31-second movie clip taken October 24, 1996 shows the Theseus taking off at Edwards Air Force Base. Theseus was built and operated by Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, and was designed to support NASA's Mission to Planet Earth Enterprise by "06.07.2017 18:33:14" Four Decades of UAV Research at NASA Dryden NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center has a heritage of developmental and operational experience with unmanned aircraft systems. Spanning from 1969 to the present, this 4-minute 48-second fast-paced visual survey produced in 2013 captures nearly a "06.07.2017 18:16:03" Proteus UAV Collision-avoidance Test This 47-second video taken in March of 2002 shows the Proteus aircraft during flight demonstrations of "detect, see and avoid" equipment that have potential collision-avoidance applications to remotely or autonomously operated unmanned aircraft. For more "06.07.2017 18:13:11" Proteus UAV Collision-avoidance Test This 53-second video taken Ap[ril 1, 2003 shows the Proteus aircraft during flight demonstrations of "detect, see and avoid" equipment that have potential collision-avoidance applications to remotely or autonomously operated unmanned aircraft. For more "06.07.2017 17:53:53" NASA's Pathfinder-Plus Solar-Powered Wing in Flight Over Kaua'i This 66-second video taken in 2002 shows NASA's Pathfinder-Plus Solar-Powered Wing in flight over Kaua'i, Hawaii. The video also contains footage of the flight being monitored by the flight crew in the control room. For more information on Pathfinder "06.07.2017 17:25:29" Pathfinder Solar-Powered Wing During Ground Preparations and Flight Over Rogers Dry Lake This 39-second video taken in September of 1995 shows NASA's Pathfinder Solar-Powered Wing undergoing ground preparations and a low-altitude test flight over Rogers Dry Lake on Edwards Air Force Base in California. For more information on Pathfinder "06.07.2017 17:21:28" Pathfinder-Plus Turbulence Measurement Flight Tests This 40-second video taken Septermber 1, 2005 shows NASA's solar-powered Pathfinder-Plus undergoing Turbulence Measurement Flight Tests over Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. For more information on Pathfinder-Plus visit: "06.07.2017 17:18:03" Pathfinder-Plus Photographing Hawaiian Coffee Fields This 32-second video taken September 30, 2002 shows NASA's solar-powered Pathfinder-Plus photographing Hawaiian coffee fields and the coffee fields being harvested after the flight data was analyzed. Sensitive infrared and visible light cameras mounted "06.07.2017 17:13:44" Pathfinder-Plus Coffee Harvest Demo - Hawaii NASA Coffee Harvest Demo Validates Practicality of UAVs This 53-second video taken September 30, 2002 shows NASA's solar-powered Pathfinder-Plus flying wing again proving its value as an airborne platform for remote sensing and imaging when it flew a "06.07.2017 17:10:45" Pathfinder Taking off From Rogers Dry Lakebed This 27-second video taken September 11, 1995 shows the Pathfinder taking off from Rogers Dry Lakebed near the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base. Shown from the lakebed side, the video shows Edwards and Dryden in the "05.07.2017 21:47:42" Scientists Prepare for ATTREX Climate Study This 55-second video released on December 6, 2011 shows NASA and NOAA scientists preparing for the Airborne Tropical TRopopause EXperiment (ATTREX), a multi-year airborne campaign to study the humidity and chemical composition of the atmosphere's "05.07.2017 21:42:15" Global Hawk Test Flight This 3-minute 22-second video taken April 5, 2011 shows test flight footage of NASA's Global Hawk. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-098-DFRC.html "05.07.2017 21:37:33" Global Hawk Instrument Installation This 3-minute 37-second video taken in April of 2007 shows NASA and NOAA technicians and scientists preparing and installing a variety of scientific instruments on NASA's Global Hawk in preparation for a mission to study hurricanes. To learn more about "05.07.2017 21:29:40" NASA's Global Hawk Prepares for Hurricane Study This 1-minute 7-second video taken in December of 2010 shows Jet Propulsion Laboratory technicians pouring liquid nitrogen into a calibration vessel that is then lifted into position next to JPL's HAMSR sensor aboard NASA Global Hawk #872. Next, the NASA "05.07.2017 21:23:21" Hurricane Instruments are Tested During Global Hawk Flight This 51-second video taken in December of 2010 shows NASA Global Hawk #872, taking off from a runway at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft was configured for the 2010 NASA Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes hurricane mission. The gray "05.07.2017 21:19:25" NASA's Second Global Hawk Takes to the Skies This 1-minute 7-second video taken on May 27, 2010 shows NASA's second Global Hawk Earth sciences aircraft #871 as it took to the skies on its first checkout flight since being acquired by NASA almost three years ago. The remotely operated craft was the "05.07.2017 21:16:27" NASA's Global Hawk Completes First Functional Check Flight Over Mojave Desert This 52-second video taken on October 23, 2009 shows NASA's Global Hawk high-altitude aircraft completing its first functional check flight over California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: "05.07.2017 21:12:18" Project Manager Chris Naftel Comments on Global Hawk's First Successful NASA Flight In this 1-minute 10-second video taken on October 23, 2009 project manager Chris Naftel comments on Global Hawk's first successful flight under NASA's operation. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: "05.07.2017 21:08:11" Global Hawk Project Manager Chris Naftel Comments on NASA's partnership with NOAA This 54-second video from October 23, 2009 features Global Hawk Project Manager Chris Naftel commenting on NASA's partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the future missions of NASA's Global Hawk that will be used "05.07.2017 20:59:22" Capabilities of NASA's Global Hawk This 2-minute 19-second video released January 15, 2009 outlines the long-range and high-altitude capabilities of NASA's Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: "05.07.2017 20:49:11" NASA Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen Discusses Global Hawk Future Missions. This 1-minute 28-second video taken on January 15, 2009 shows NASA Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen commenting on NASA's planned use of Global Hawks for future Earth science missions. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: "05.07.2017 20:43:25" Rear Admiral Philip Kenul Outlines NOAA's Plans for the GloPac Mission This 33 second video taken on January 15, 2009 shows Rear Admiral Philip Kenul outlining NOAA's plans for the GloPac mission on NASA's Global Hawk. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: "05.07.2017 20:30:22" Unveiling of NASA's First Global Hawk This 52-second video clip taken onJanuary 15, 2009 show the unveiling of NASA's first Global Hawk autonomously operated environmental science aircraft. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawks visit: "05.07.2017 20:26:12" Dryden Receives Two Global Hawk Aircraft. This 46-second video taken December 3, 2007 shows the arrival of two Global Hawk aircraft at Dryden. To learn more about NASA's Global Hawk aircraft visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-098-DFRC.html "05.07.2017 17:43:19" Cockpit View of DC-8 Takeoff from Kiruna, Sweden This 54-second video taken in January of 2000 shows a bumpy takeoff of NASA's DC-8 from a snow and ice covered runway in Kiruna, Sweden during the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE) Campaign. The SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation "05.07.2017 17:34:52" DC-8 Taking off from Edwards AFB This 43-second video taken in January of 2000 shows NASA's DC-8 taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The aircraft, based at the NASA Armstrong Flight "05.07.2017 17:23:02" Installation of Experiments on NASA's DC-8 This 39-second video taken January 1, 2000 shows technicians and researchers installing instruments and experiments on NASA's DC-8 Airborne Laboratory. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The aircraft, "05.07.2017 17:13:14" DC-8 Taking off from Kiruna, Sweden during SOLVE Campaign This 32-second video taken January 1, 2000 shows NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory taking off from a snow covered airfield in Kiruna, Sweden during the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE) Campaign. The SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation "05.07.2017 17:05:04" Instruments Mounted to DC-8 Flying Laboratory for TRACE-P Campaign This 42-second video taken February 1, 2001 showsNASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory mounted with a variety of instruments supporting experiments to be conducted during the Transport and Chemical Evolution over the Pacific (TRACE-P) Campaign. NASA operates a "05.07.2017 16:59:13" NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory Taking off from Edwards AFB This 41-second video taken February 1, 2004 shows NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory taxiing and taking off from Edwards Air Force Base to study the atmosphere over California for the AirSar 2004 mission. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner "05.07.2017 16:52:04" NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory Crew Collecting Data with an AirSAR Instrument over California This 41-second video taken February 1, 2004 shows crew members aboard NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory collecting data with an AirSAR instrument while flying over California. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science "05.07.2017 16:48:25" NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory Prepared for an AirSAR Mission over California This 44-second video taken February 1, 2004 shows a vast array of instruments that were installed on NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory in preparation for an AirSAR Mission over California. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying "05.07.2017 16:43:00" NASA DC-8 Researchers Gathering Flight Data During AirSAR 2004 Campaign This 55 second taken in March of 2004 shows NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory gathering flight data over Costa Rica during the AirSAR 2004 Campaign. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The aircraft, based at "05.07.2017 16:40:06" Wildlife in Costa Rican Rain Forest - AirSAR 2004 Mission This 61-second video shows wildlife filmed by NASA videographers in the La Selva Region of the Costa Rican rain forest during NASA's DC-8 AirSAR 2004 campaign. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The "05.07.2017 16:35:49" DC-8 Flying Laboratory Taking off from San Jose, Costa Rica for AirSAR 2004 Mission This 31-second video taken March 1, 2004 shows NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory taking off from San Jose, Costa Rica for an AirSAR 2004 mission. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The aircraft, based at the "05.07.2017 16:31:10" NASA DC-8 Leaving Dryden for University of North Dakota This 35-second video shows NASA's DC-8 leaving NASA Dryden after signing a cooperative agreement with the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. The purpose of the agreement was to create a National Suborbital Education and Research Center "05.07.2017 16:19:08" Field Emission and Performance Tests of Synthetic Fuels This 1-minute 32-second video taken in February of 2009 shows NASA researchers conducting field emissions and performance tests of synthetic fuels on NASA's DC-8 laboratory. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science "05.07.2017 16:12:38" Scientists installing Instruments and Probes on NASA's DC-8 Flying Laboratory This 27 -second video shows scientists installing instruments and probes on NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory for the 2009 Operation IceBridge mission. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The aircraft, based "05.07.2017 16:06:57" NASA DC-8 Science Instrument Checkout Flight for Operation IceBridge This 1-minute 13-second clip video taken on September 17, 2009 shows the DC-8 flying laboratory flying a science instrument checkout flight for the 2009 Operation IceBridge Mission. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying "05.07.2017 16:01:54" NASA Animation Showing Melting Glacial Ice Sheets in Antarctica, This 31-second video from 2009 shows animation of the Antarctica, melting of glacial ice sheets and their slide into the ocean. NASA operates a highly modified Douglas DC-8 jetliner as a flying science laboratory. The aircraft, based at the NASA "03.07.2017 18:17:21" Ikhana UAS Gives NASA New Science/Technology Research Capability This 34-second video taken March 5, 2007 shows the Ikhana remotely-piloted aircraft taking off. To learn more about Ikhana visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-097-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 18:14:43" Preparations and Test Flight of NASA Earth Science and Technology Development UAV This 58-second video taken on March 5, 2007 shows the control room and the Ikhana remotely-piloted aircraft during taxi and flight. To learn more about Ikhana visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-097-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 18:12:30" Ikhana Flying Over California's Mojave Desert During its Transfer to Dryden Flight Research Center This 49 second video taken June 23, 2007 shows inflight footage of the Ikhana aircraft during its transfer flight to Dryden Flight Research Center in California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about Ikhana visit: "03.07.2017 18:10:14" Ikhana Initial Landing After its Transfer Flight to Dryden Flight Research Center This 43-second video taken on June 23, 2007 shows arrival of the Ikhana aircraft at Dryden Flight Research Center. To learn more about Ikhana visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-097-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 18:08:32" NASA's Ikhana Flies a Thermal-Infrared Imaging Device During the Western States Fire Mission This 45-second video taken on August 16, 2007 shows NASA's Ikhana flying the thermal-infrared imaging device that was used during the Western States Fire Mission. To learn more about Ikhana visit: "03.07.2017 18:01:31" HIMAT Hijinks This 43-second video shows the reaction of retiring NASA Dryden center director Kevin Petersen when he found a strange vehicle in his parking spot on April 1, 2009. The HIMAT aircraft was temporarily "parked" in Petersen's parking space before being "03.07.2017 17:52:19" Helios Taking off on a Checkout Flight over Kauai, Hawaii This 37-second video from June 7, 2003 shows the Helios solar-powered aircraft taking off on a checkout flight over Kauai, Hawaii. To learn more about Helios visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-068-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 17:49:40" Helios on Checkout Flight over Kauai, Hawaii This 35-second video taken on June 7, 2003 shows the Helios solar-powered aircraft on a checkout flight over Kauai, Hawaii. To learn more about Helios visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-068-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 17:28:54" NASA Dryden's DROID Flight Tests Auto-GCAS This 1-minute 53-second video taken on October 1, 2011 shows the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's DROID sub-scale test bed aircraft is moving up to the flight test big leagues! The center's Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology team conducted test "03.07.2017 17:19:46" Autonomous Soaring Project This 57-second movie clip taken August 12, 2005 shows tests of NASA's Autonomous Soaring Project with comments by Project Engineer Michael Allen. A series of research flights at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center in the summer of 2005 validated the "03.07.2017 17:15:59" APV-3 Networked UAV Teaming Experiment This 42-second video taken on March 17, 2005 shows the takeoff and landing of NASA's APV-3 aircraft for the Networked UAV Teaming Experiment. Engineers and technicians from NASA's Ames Research Center and Dryden Flight Research Center conducted flight "03.07.2017 17:12:03" Altair UAV Lifting off on its Maiden Flight This 37-second video taken June 9, 2003 shows the lift off of the Altair UAV's maiden flight in California's Mojave Desert. To learn more about Altair visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-073-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 17:09:24" Altair UAV Landing After its Maiden Flight This 45-second video taken June 9, 2003 shows the landing of the Altair in California's Mojave Desert after the UAV's maiden flight. To learn more about Altair visit: https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-073-DFRC.html "03.07.2017 17:05:43" NOAA Researchers Install and Checkout Instruments on Altair This 57-second video taken in April of 2005 shows preflight work for a joint series of environmental science demonstration flights with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the Altair unmanned aerial vehicle. To learn more about "03.07.2017 17:03:29" Remotely-operated Altair Departs on a Joint NOAA/NASA Science Mission This 52-second video taken in April of 2005 shows Altair departing on a joint series of environmental science demonstration flights with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the unmanned aerial vehicle. To learn more "03.07.2017 17:00:12" NASA/NOAA Pilots Control Remotely-Piloted Altair from a Ground Station This 45-second video taken in April of 2005 shows pilots controling the unmanned, remotely-operated Altair from a ground station during a joint series of environmental science demonstration flights with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration "03.07.2017 16:55:06" Altair Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Landing After NASA/NOAA Environmental Test Flight This 44-second video taken in April of 2005 shows the Altair unmanned aerial vehicle landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California following a joint NASA/NOAA environmental science demonstration flight. To learn more about Altair visit: "28.06.2017 21:37:33" Ground Test Firing of X-1 #2's Rocket Engine at South Base This 47 second video from the late 1940s shows a ground test firing of X-1 #2's rocket engine at South Base. The first of the rocket-powered research aircraft, the X-1 (originally designated the XS-1), was a bullet-shaped airplane that was built by the "28.06.2017 21:32:26" X-1E Launch and Landing at Edwards This 45-second video from the late 1050s shows the X-1E launch from a B-29 and the subsequent approach and landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The first of the rocket-powered research aircraft, the X-1 (originally designated the XS-1), was a "28.06.2017 21:29:03" X-1E and B-29 Taxi and Takeoff from Edwards This 33-second video from the late 1050s shows the X-1E and B-29 taxi and takeoff from Muroc Army Air Field (now Edwards Air Force Base). The first of the rocket-powered research aircraft, the X-1 (originally designated the XS-1), was a bullet-shaped "28.06.2017 21:22:09" X-1Test Flight over the Mojave Desert This 29-second video from 1947 shows the preparations, test flight and landing of the Bell X-1 at Muroc Army Air Field in California's Mojave Desert. The first of the rocket-powered research aircraft, the X-1 (originally designated the XS-1), was a "28.06.2017 21:12:12" X-1 Launch from B-29 This 33-second video from the mid 1950s shows the X-1 launching from the B-29 mothership over California's Mojave Desert. A single-place monoplane, the X-1 was 31 ft long, 10 ft high, and had a wingspan of 29 ft. It weighed 4,900 lb and carried 8,200 lb "28.06.2017 21:08:25" X-1 Drop from B-50 Superfortress This 33-second video from the late 1950s shows the X-1 #3 being dropped from a B-50 Superfortress at an altitude of about 35,000 feet. The first of the rocket-powered research aircraft, the X-1 (originally designated the XS-1), was a bullet-shaped "28.06.2017 20:32:19" NASA Airborne Science: Studying Earth From the Air Journalists and social media followers were briefed in January of 2013 on the goals of NASA's Earth science program and the goals of a half-dozen current or near-term Earth science missions. The group learned about how a small fleet of highly specialized "28.06.2017 20:27:00" DC-8 and ER-2 in Sweden for SOLVE NASA's DC-8 and ER-2 were deployed to Sweden in August of 2000 to particpate in the Sage III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE). To learn more about NASA’s Airborne Science Operations visit: "28.06.2017 20:11:50" Airborne Science Safari 2000 Mission NASA researchers were among more than 100 scientists who conducted extensive and varied field studies as part of the Southern African Regional Science Initiative (SAFARI 2000). The flights and and science activities for SAFARI 2000 were based in "28.06.2017 20:05:46" NASA's G-III Test Bed Begins ACTE Baseline Flights NASA Dryden’s Gulfstream G-III aerodynamics research test bed aircraft, tail # 804, has returned to the air in a new phase of baseline flights in preparation for the Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge, or ACTE, project. A joint NASA—Air Force Research "28.06.2017 20:02:50" UAVSAR Capabilities Evaluation Flight Aboard NASA's Gulfstream C-20A This 55-second video taken in September of 2007 shows a UAVSAR capabilities evaluation flight of the Compact Synthetic Aperture Radar Instrument aboard NASA's C-20A Environmental Science Research Aircraft. The Compact Synthetic Aperature Radar Instrument "28.06.2017 19:57:34" Assembly of Synthetic Aperture Radar Instrument at JPL in Pasadena, Calif. This 40-second video taken in September of 2007 shows the assembly of the Synthetic Aperture Radar instrument at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. To learn more about the Synthetic Aperture Radar Instrument and NASA’s C-20A "28.06.2017 19:54:23" Gulfstream C-20A Radar Imagery Captured Over the Mojave Desert This 31-second video taken in September of 2007 shows Gulfstream C-20A radar imagery captured over the Mojave Desert by JPL's Synthetic Aperature Radar instrument. To learn more about NASA’s C-20A Environmental Science Research Aircraft visit: "28.06.2017 19:51:16" NASA's C-20A UAVSAR Surveys Gulf Oil Spill Area This 3-minute 45-second video taken on June 22, 2010 shows NASA's Gulfstream C-20A research aircraft carrying the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's sophisticated UAVSAR synthetic aperture radar under its belly surveyed the spread of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill "28.06.2017 19:47:55" NASA C-20A Radar Images Mississippi River Levees This 59-second video taken on June 7, 2011 shows NASA imaging Mississippi River levees with a synthetic aperture radar mounted on a C-20A aircraft to help determine the levees' overall integrity. Part of a multi-agency collaborative effort, the flights "28.06.2017 19:32:05" SOFIA Observatory Conducts Night Checkout Flight This spectacular video captures NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy as it flew a nighttime checkout flight over northern and central California the first week of March 2013. The flight conducted verification and validation of aircraft "28.06.2017 19:28:17" SOFIA Gets Avionics and Mission Control Systems Upgrades NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, has received major upgrades to its telescope control and avionics systems that will significantly improve their efficiency and operability. The upgrades enhance the pointing and tracking "28.06.2017 19:24:24" SOFIA Mirror Cleaned to Prepare for Next Missions The 2.5-meter mirror on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy telescope was cleaned recently in preparation for its first full cycle of science observations. Telescope technicians at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now "28.06.2017 19:21:30" Destination Innovation Explores SOFIA Observatory Destination Innovation is a new video series that explores the research, science and other projects underway at NASA's Ames Research Center in Northern California. The second program in the series focused on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared "28.06.2017 17:19:12" First German Astronomy Ambassadors Fly on SOFIA Two German educators, Wolfgang Vieser and Jörg Trebs, were the first to represent their country as SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors. They flew aboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747 July 14, 2011. The teachers observed as "28.06.2017 16:51:27" SOFIA's GREAT Spectrometer Collects First Imagery The German Receiver for Astronomy at Terahertz Frequencies, or GREAT, is a high-resolution far-infrared spectrometer that finely divides and sorts light into component colors for detailed analysis. Mounted on the 2.5-meter infrared telescope installed in "28.06.2017 16:47:45" SOFIA Observatory Finishes Open-Door Flight Tests This 1-minute, 17-second video clip from August 20, 2010 shows in-flight footage of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft completing a second series of envelope-expansion flight tests with its telescope door open. "28.06.2017 16:33:21" NASA's Flying Observatory Resumes Test Flights This 1-minute, 47-second video taken on December 9, 2009 shows NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) as it resumes test flights including the first in-flight opening of the telescope cavity door. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "28.06.2017 15:52:05" SOFIA 747SP Open-Door Flight Fully Exposes Infrared Telescope for The First Time This 1-minute, 42-second video taken on December 14, 2009 shows NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) during an open-door flight that fully exposed the 747SP's infrared telescope for the first time. To learn more about SOFIA "28.06.2017 15:47:48" In-flight Test of Both Telescope Cavity Doors on SOFIA This 1-minute, 6-second video taken on December 14, 2009 shows both telescope cavity doors of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) opened to 10 percent of their range during a test flight over California's Mojave Desert. To "28.06.2017 15:13:52" SOFIA Mission Update This 3-minute, 12-second video released on November 13, 2008 documents the mission goals and infrared telescope technology that will be used on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "28.06.2017 15:00:13" The SOFIA Telescope Being Maneuvered During Nighttime Operational Testing This 46-second video taken on November 13, 2008 shows the SOFIA telescope rotating in its cavity during nighttime operational testing at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now Armstrong Flight Research Center's Hangar 703) in Palmdale, "28.06.2017 14:55:54" The SOFIA Telescope Rotates in its Cavity During Nighttime Operational Testing This 32-second video taken on November 13, 2008 shows the SOFIA telescope rotating in its cavity during nighttime operational testing at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now Armstrong Flight Research Center's Hangar 703) in Palmdale, "28.06.2017 14:52:41" NASA's SOFIA Being Maneuvered for Ground Telescope Operational Testing This 31-second video taken on November 13, 2008 shows NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) being maneuvered into position for ground telescope operational testing at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now Armstrong Flight "28.06.2017 14:45:22" SOFIA Workers Lift and Position SOFIA's Primary Mirror For Reinstallation in NASA's 747SP This 1-minute, 2-second video taken on October 8, 2008 shows workers lifting and positioning the primary mirror for the 2.5-meter telescope on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). The SOFIA telescope is housed inside a "27.06.2017 22:52:27" SOFIA Primary Mirror System Being Transported from an Air Force C-17 This 33 second video taken on April 18, 2008 shows the primary mirror system from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) being transported from an Air Force C-17 after its arrival at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in "27.06.2017 22:48:08" SOFIA Mirror Assembly Being Transported into the Clean Room This 1-minute 31-second video taken on April 18, 2008 shows the mirror assembly from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) being secured on a tranport dolly and moved into a clean room at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility "27.06.2017 22:44:00" SOFIA's Mirror Assembly is Secured and Moved to a Clean Room. This 1-minute 31-second video taken on April 18, 2008 shows the mirror assembly for NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) being secured on a tranport dolly and moved into a clean room at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility "27.06.2017 22:36:18" Time-lapse Video of Mirror Assembly Removal on SOFIA This 31-second time-lapse video taken on April 18, 2008 captures of removal of the mirror assembly from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 22:13:26" Mirror Assembly Being Removed from SOFIA This 37 second video taken on April 18, 2008 shows the mirror assembly being secured on a tranport dolly and moved from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) into a clean room at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now "27.06.2017 22:00:17" Baseline Operational Measurements Collected on SOFIA's Infrared Telescope. This 57-second video taken on March 10, 2008 shows scientists and telescope operators collecting baseline operational measurements on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) infrared telescope. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 21:52:37" Ground Support Crew Prepares SOFIA's Infrared Telescope for Baseline Operational Measurements. This 29-second video taken on March 10, 2008 shows ground support crew members preparing SOFIA's infrared telescope for baseline operational measurements at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now Armstrong) in Palmdale, California. To learn more "27.06.2017 21:45:40" SOFIA 747SP Approach and Flyover at Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. This 29-second video taken on January 15, 2008 shows the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP's first approach and flyover at Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now Armstrong) in Palmdale, Calif. To learn more about SOFIA "27.06.2017 21:42:12" SOFIA 7474SP Taking off from Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB, Calif. This 33-second video taken on January 14, 2008 shows NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 7474SP taking off from Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong), Edwards AFB, California. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 21:37:34" SOFIA 7474SP Approach and Landing at NASA Ames Research Center This 40-second video taken on January 14, 2008 shows the approach and landing of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 7474SP at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field in San Jose, California. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 21:06:20" SOFIA 7474SP Being Towed into Hangar 703 at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility This 47-second video taken on January 15, 2008 shows the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 7474SP being towed into Hangar 703 at Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility (now Armstrong) in Palmdale, California. To learn more about SOFIA "27.06.2017 21:01:29" Air-to-Air Video Showing SOFIA Airflow Patterns Over the Telescope Cavity Door Lip This 40-second video taken on October 11, 2007 over California's Mojave Desert near Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) shows the airflow patterns over the telescope cavity door lip on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy "27.06.2017 20:48:42" SOFIA Airborne Observatory Structural Integrity and Performance Flight Tests at NASA Dryden This 46-second video from October 11, 2007 shows structural iIntegrity and performance flight tests being performed on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) in California's "27.06.2017 20:40:55" SOFIA Taxi and Takeoff During Initial Flight Tests at NASA Dryden This 43-second video from October 11, 2007 shows the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) taxi and takeoff during its initial flight tests at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 20:35:29" NASA Animation Showing SOFIA's Cabin and Telescope This NASA animation created in 2007 illustrates the movements of the 2.5 meter telescope and the layout of the cabin on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 19:47:09" Debut of NASA's SOFIA at Dryden Flight Research Center This 3-minute 10-second video clip from May 31, 2007 shows the debut of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy at Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). Several guest speakers were featured at the event and Erik Lindbergh, "27.06.2017 19:29:01" Relocation Flight of SOFIA from Waco, Texas to Dryden Flight Research Center This 1-minute 55-second video clip from May 31, 2007 shows flight footage from the relocation flight of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) from Waco, Texas to Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong). To learn more about "27.06.2017 17:41:06" SOFIA Airborne Observatory Arrives at NASA Dryden This 1-minute 18-second video clip from May 31, 2007 shows the NASA Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) arriving at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (now Armstrong) at Edwards, CA. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 17:28:10" Maiden Flight of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) This 59-second video clip from April 26, 2007 shows NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) performing its maiden flight at Waco, TX. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "27.06.2017 17:20:44" NASA and German Aerospace Agency Engineers Installing 2.5 Meter Telescope on SOFIA This 53-second video clip from July of 2003 shows NASA and German Aerospace Agency (DLR) engineers installing at 2.5 meter telescope on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) modified 747. To learn more about SOFIA visit: "22.06.2017 15:08:14" ATTREX Chapter 6: Legacy Our atmosphere consists of several layers and each plays a different role in our climate. The bottom two layers are the troposphere and the stratosphere, and in between these two is a region of colder air known as the Tropopause. It is critical to "13.06.2017 16:48:52" COBALT Flight Demonstrations Fuse Technologies The COBALT system pairs new landing sensor technologies that promise to yield the highest precision navigation solution ever tested for NASA space landing applications. The technologies included a navigation doppler lidar (NDL), which provides "13.05.2017 02:34:12" D-558-2 launch from P2B-1S mothership The Douglas D-558-2 "Skyrockets" were among the early transonic research airplanes. Three of the single-seat, swept-wing aircraft flew from 1948 to 1956 in a joint program involving the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) - now known as "13.05.2017 02:21:09" D-558-2 pilot entry from P2B-1S mothership The Douglas D-558-2 "Skyrockets" were among the early transonic research airplanes. Three of the single-seat, swept-wing aircraft flew from 1948 to 1956 in a joint program involving the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) - now known as "10.05.2017 02:12:19" D-558-1 Skystreak full power engine runs and taxi tests at Muroc Army Airfield This video clip shows D-558-1 Skystreak full power engine runs and taxi tests at Muroc Army Airfield. With assembly complete and its systems checked out, the first Skystreak was ready for its first flight. This was flown by Douglas test pilot Gene May. "10.05.2017 02:01:38" D-558-1 initial flight at Muroc Army Airfield This video clip shows the initial flight of the D-558-1 at Muroc Army Airfield. With assembly complete and its systems checked out, the first Skystreak was ready for its first flight. This was flown by Douglas test pilot Gene May. In 1947, May was 42 "10.05.2017 01:51:12" Unloading and reassembly of the D-558 Skystreak at Muroc Army Airfield This video clip shows unloading and reassembly of the D-558 Skystreak at Muroc Army Airfield. The long road trip of the D-558-I and its convoy was completed with their arrived at Muroc. The aircraft was taken off the truck and the re-assembly and "10.05.2017 01:16:25" Transporting the D-558 Skystreak to Muroc Army Airfield for high speed testing--part 2 Conceived in 1945, the D-558-I Skystreak was designed by the Douglas company for the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, in conjunction with the NACA. The first of three Skystreaks made its maiden flight on April 14, 1947 at Muroc Dry Lake (later named "10.05.2017 00:47:58" Transporting the D-558 Skystreak to Muroc Army Airfield for high speed testing - part 1 Conceived in 1945, the D-558-I Skystreak was designed by the Douglas company for the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, in conjunction with the NACA. The first of three Skystreaks made its maiden flight on April 14, 1947 at Muroc Dry Lake and later named "01.05.2017 22:50:59" From the Ground Up: Building an Earth Science Satellite (HyspIRI Hawaii, Part 5) Scientists from NASA and University of Hawaii, in partnership the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, teamed up in February 2017 to study the health of coral reefs located around the Hawaiian Islands for the Hyperspectral InfraRed Imager (HyspIRI) airborne "20.04.2017 22:39:59" From the Ground Up: Building an Earth Science Satellite (HyspIRI Hawaii, Part 4) Noxious sulfur dioxide gas and other pollutants emitted from Kilauea Volcano on the Island of Hawai`i react with oxygen and atmospheric moisture to produce volcanic smog (vog) and acid rain. These forms of pollution are recurrent health issues for the "18.04.2017 20:47:50" LSRA STS Tire Test on rim 1995 From 1993 to 1995, in conjunction with other NASA centers, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then Dryden), in Edwards, California, used a Convair CV-990 airplane as a Landing Systems Research Aircraft (LSRA) to perform Space Shuttle tire tests. The "17.04.2017 21:40:07" ATTREX Chapter 5: Mission in Guam Our atmosphere consists of several layers and each plays a different role in our climate. The bottom two layers are the troposphere and the stratosphere, and in between these two is a region of colder air known as the Tropopause. It is critical to "14.04.2017 20:55:12" NASA Precision Landing Technologies Completes Initital Flight Tests on Vertical Testbed Rocket Over the past five weeks, NASA and Masten teams have prepared for and conducted sub-orbital rocket flight tests of next-generation lander navigation technology through the CoOperative Blending of Autonomous Landing Technologies (COBALT) project. The "12.04.2017 23:37:52" From the Ground Up: Building an Earth Science Satellite (HyspIRI Hawaii, Part 3) Before a satellite is launched into orbit, scientists use instruments on NASA aircraft to calibrate, validate, and refine sensors that are part of current and future satellite payloads. In this video, data systems analyst Eric Fraim explains how an "03.04.2017 16:19:14" From the Ground Up: Building an Earth Science Satellite (HyspIRI Hawaii, Part 2) Flying high aboard NASA’s ER-2, the Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) uses over 224 sensors to identify, measure, and monitor natural features of the Earth's surface and atmosphere based on reflective light from the sun. The "31.03.2017 19:15:35" Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID) flight video montage In 1984 NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then Dryden) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) teamed-up in a unique flight experiment called the Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID), to test the impact of a Boeing 720 aircraft using standard "31.03.2017 19:12:40" Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID) tail camera video In 1984 NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then Dryden) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) teamed-up in a unique flight experiment called the Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID), to test the impact of a Boeing 720 aircraft using standard "31.03.2017 19:09:10" Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID) Aircraft crash landing In 1984 NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then Dryden) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) teamed-up in a unique flight experiment called the Controlled Impact Demonstration (CID), to test the impact of a Boeing 720 aircraft using standard "31.03.2017 19:03:35" Centurion solar-powered high-altitude aircraft in flight Since 1980 AeroVironment, Inc. (founded in 1971 by the ultra-light airplane innovator--Dr. Paul MacCready) has been experimenting with solar-powered aircraft, often in conjunction with the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then Dryden), Edwards, "31.03.2017 18:54:32" B-52H Flying over the Mojave Desert in California This 34 second movie clip shows the B-52H flying over the Mojave Desert in California. NASA obtained a B-52H bomber from the U.S. Air Force in 2001, intending to use the aircraft as an air-launch and testbed aircraft to support NASA, Air Force and "31.03.2017 18:51:24" B-52B Shuttle Drag Chute Test #6 This 31 second movie clip shows the B-52B Mothership Shuttle Drag Chute Test #6. NASA obtained a B-52H bomber from the U.S. Air Force in 2001, intending to use the aircraft as an air-launch and testbed aircraft to support NASA, Air Force and industry "31.03.2017 18:46:57" B-52 Mothership taking off with X-43A/Pegasus Stack This 35 second movie clip shows the B-52 Mothership taking off with a X-43A/Pegasus Stack NASA obtained a B-52H bomber from the U.S. Air Force in 2001, intending to use the aircraft as an air-launch and testbed aircraft to support NASA, Air Force and "31.03.2017 18:37:46" B-52 touch and go landing NASA obtained a B-52H bomber from the U.S. Air Force in 2001, intending to use the aircraft as an air-launch and testbed aircraft to support NASA, Air Force and industry flight research and advanced technology demonstration efforts at NASA's Armstrong "31.03.2017 18:13:44" B-47A Stratojet The B-47A (49-1900) bomber was the first in the series of tail numbers to be built at the Boeing Aircraft Company in Witchita, Kansas. NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station obtained that B-47A Stratojet (NACA 150) to study the characteristics of a "31.03.2017 18:00:12" F/A-18 Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) Phase 1 NASA Armstrong's (then Dryden) Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project is conducting flight tests to develop analytical models of the flowfield of an aerial refueling drogue for a future automated aerial refueling system for unmanned air vehicles. The "31.03.2017 17:52:40" AD-1 wing pivoting in flight The Ames-Dryden-1 (AD-1) aircraft was designed to investigate the concept of an oblique (pivoting) wing. The wing could be rotated on its center pivot, so that it could be set at its most efficient angle for the speed at which the aircraft was flying. It "31.03.2017 17:50:54" AD-1 during a research flight The Ames-Dryden-1 (AD-1) aircraft was designed to investigate the concept of an oblique (pivoting) wing. The wing could be rotated on its center pivot, so that it could be set at its most efficient angle for the speed at which the aircraft was flying. It "31.03.2017 17:48:26" AD-1 aircraft in flight The Ames-Dryden-1 (AD-1) aircraft was designed to investigate the concept of an oblique (pivoting) wing. The wing could be rotated on its center pivot, so that it could be set at its most efficient angle for the speed at which the aircraft was flying. It "30.03.2017 19:55:33" ATTREX Chapter 4: Planet Water Our atmosphere consists of several layers and each plays a different role in our climate. The bottom two layers are the troposphere and the stratosphere, and in between these two is a region of colder air known as the Tropopause. It is critical to "29.03.2017 20:12:23" Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) - Shuttle Enterprise landing The Space Shuttle Enterprise never flew in space. It was the first Space Shuttle built (completed on September 17, 1976), and was used only for aeronautical flight testing. The Enterprise arrived at Dryden in January 1977 for a flight program involving a "29.03.2017 20:10:05" Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) - Shuttle Enterprise 747 SCA separation The Space Shuttle Enterprise never flew in space. It was the first Space Shuttle built (completed on September 17, 1976), and was used only for aeronautical flight testing. The Enterprise arrived at Dryden in January 1977 for a flight program involving a "29.03.2017 19:59:25" Approach and Landing Tests (ALT) - Shuttle Enterprise 747 SCA takeoff The Space Shuttle Enterprise never flew in space. It was the first Space Shuttle built (completed on September 17, 1976), and was used only for aeronautical flight testing. The Enterprise arrived at Dryden in January 1977 for a flight program involving a "27.03.2017 18:56:00" NASA Precise Landing Technologies Tested on Vertical Testbed Rocket NASA is flight testing next-generation lander navigation technology through the CoOperative Blending of Autonomous Landing Technologies (COBALT) project. The technology provides a spacecraft with knowledge during entry, descent and landing that enables it "22.03.2017 23:45:57" NASA Studies Volcanos and Coral Reefs from 65,000 feet (HyspIRI Hawaii, Part 1) A NASA-led science team spent six weeks in January and February studying Hawaii's volcanos and coral reefs using the agency's ER-2 aircraft. The mission, called Hyperspectral InfraRed Imager (HyspIRI), focused on observing coral reef health and volcano "08.03.2017 21:28:00" ATTREX Chapter 3: Kiss Sky Our atmosphere consists of several layers and each plays a different role in our climate. The bottom two layers are the troposphere and the stratosphere, and in between these two is a region of colder air known as the Tropopause. It is critical to "28.02.2017 00:10:35" ATTREX Chapter 2: Global Hawk Our atmosphere consists of several layers and each plays a different role in our climate. The bottom two layers are the troposphere and the stratosphere, and in between these two is a region of colder air known as the Tropopause. It is critical to "22.02.2017 20:06:05" 360 View of NASA’s ER-2 Cockpit During HyspIRI Hawaii Mission Take a look inside the cockpit of NASA’s high altitude ER-2 aircraft as it descends for landing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. This month scientists have been using the aircraft to collect data on coral reef health and volcanic emissions and "17.02.2017 19:41:34" SNC's Dream Chaser Arrives at NASA Armstrong Sierra Nevada Corporation delivered its Dream Chaser spacecraft Jan. 25, 2017, to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California, located on Edwards Air Force Base. The spacecraft will undergo several months of testing at the center in preparation "14.02.2017 21:51:53" Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Explore with SOFIA, Oct. 19, 2016 The Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA) program is a professional development program aspiring to improve teaching, inspire students, and inform the community. Flying into the stratosphere on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, "01.02.2017 00:26:37" ATTREX Chapter 1: What is ATTREX? Our atmosphere consists of several layers and each plays a different role in our climate. The bottom two layers are the troposphere and the stratosphere, and in between these two is a region of colder air known as the Tropopause. It is critical to "24.01.2017 20:47:36" Tu-144LL 20th Anniversary: My own Experience Working in Russia following the Cold War by Glenn Bever https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-062-DFRC.html Glenn Bever is a former deputy director for the Research and Engineering directorate at the Armstrong Flight Research Center. He previously served as chief of the Flight "28.12.2016 16:42:41" X-56 Moment of Inertia Tests Engineers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center examined the X-56 Multi-Use Technology Testbed as the aircraft underwent “moment of inertia” testing in the center’s Flight Loads Laboratory (FLL). The tests, which were the final series for the "23.12.2016 00:14:35" NASA Armstrong 2016- That was a good one! NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California, supported the agency by providing flight research and technology development, science flight operations in support of astrophysics and earth science, and atmospheric flight "21.12.2016 23:46:04" Career Profile- Jim Ross, Aerial Photographer Check out what it takes to “capture the moment” at Mach speeds. The stunning aerial imagery of NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center comes from well-skilled photographers like Jim Ross, Photo Lead. This career profile video highlights Jim’s job "20.12.2016 22:31:23" German Educators Explore with SOFIA- November 16, 2017 The Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA) program is a professional development program aspiring to improve teaching, inspire students, and inform the community. Flying into the stratosphere on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, "19.12.2016 21:27:22" Santa Shares Flight Experience with NASA Santa takes time off before his Christmas Eve round-the-world trip to share his wisdom on supersonic flight with the pilots and researchers at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. To learn more about NASA Armstrong’s supersonic research projects, visit: "15.12.2016 16:20:43" Educators Explore with SOFIA- November 9, 2017 The Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA) program is a professional development program aspiring to improve teaching, inspire students, and inform the community. Flying into the stratosphere on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, "09.12.2016 23:03:32" KORUS-AQ Chapter 6: Legacy Air quality is a significant environmental concern around the world. Scientists are developing new ways to untangle the different factors that contribute to poor air quality. Korea U.S.-Air Quality (KORUS-AQ) is a joint field study between NASA and the "09.12.2016 15:15:54" KORUS-AQ Chapter 5: Science on the Fly Air quality is a significant environmental concern around the world. Scientists are developing new ways to untangle the different factors that contribute to poor air quality. Korea U.S.-Air Quality (KORUS-AQ) is a joint field study between NASA and the "08.12.2016 22:22:30" KORUS-AQ Chapter 4: Airborne Laboratory Air quality is a significant environmental concern around the world. Scientists are developing new ways to untangle the different factors that contribute to poor air quality. Korea U.S.-Air Quality (KORUS-AQ) is a joint field study between NASA and the "07.12.2016 23:15:03" KORUS-AQ Chapter 3: Air Quality Mission in Korea Air quality is a significant environmental concern around the world. Scientists are developing new ways to untangle the different factors that contribute to poor air quality. Korea U.S.-Air Quality (KORUS-AQ) is a joint field study between NASA and the "07.12.2016 00:24:10" KORUS AQ Chapter 2: Air Quality Air quality is a significant environmental concern around the world. Scientists are developing new ways to untangle the different factors that contribute to poor air quality. Korea U.S.-Air Quality (KORUS-AQ) is a joint field study between NASA and the "06.12.2016 15:24:09" KORUS-AQ Chapter 1: Smog Alert! On July 26, 1943, Los Angeles experienced an extreme smog event so bad that the city thought it was under attack from foreign enemies. However, it was not an attack from the outside, but rather pollution from inside the city causing these “smog attacks.” "23.11.2016 16:32:45" German Educators Fly and Observe Aboard SOFIA Four German educators flew on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) in May 2016 as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors. Flying on SOFIA as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors lets teachers experience world-class astronomy first-hand, and "21.11.2016 22:09:15" X-56 Full Body Ground Vibration Tests NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center engineers performed ground vibration testing on the X-56 Multi-Use Technology Testbed, at the center’s flight loads laboratory in Edwards, California. Simulating a “free-free” flight environment, the aircraft was "03.11.2016 22:40:34" NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Fall 2016 College Students from around the country test their Mars Rovers: College students built small prototype Mars rovers at a competition Oct. 16 through 19 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center's Office of Education at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, "03.11.2016 19:04:50" PRANDTL-M Successful Test Flights Preliminary AerodyNamic Design to Land on Mars (Prandtl-m) is a student developed NASA educational research activity to build a prototype glider for Mars flight. Designed to fit within a 3U cubesat and fly in the Martian atmosphere, Prandtl-m has some "25.10.2016 22:59:48" U.S. Educators Discover Infrared Astronomy Aboard SOFIA Four U.S. educators flew on the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) on Nov. 3, 2015 as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors. Flying on SOFIA as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors lets teachers experience world-class astronomy first-hand, and "26.09.2016 17:37:50" NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center: 70 Years of Flight Research A video showcasing 70 Years of research at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, begins airing on NASA television Sept. 26. Armstrong, the agency's lead center for atmospheric flight research operations, began its storied history "19.09.2016 20:11:59" Declassified footage- F-16 AutoGCAS save This video, recently declassified, shows the heads-up-display, or HUD, of an F-16, in which the student pilot experienced a g-induced loss of consciousness. The pilot credits the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, developed in-part by NASA, with "19.08.2016 20:21:07" Composite Material Loads Testing Engineers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center tested a composite structure, known as the “Hershey Bar” test article, by exposing it to increasing weight loads. The purpose of the structure is to test and validate ways of developing flexible wings "10.08.2016 20:41:36" The Internship Experience at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center An inside look of the internship opportunities at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. At Armstrong, interns have the opportunity to pursue their careers, work alongside professionals on innovative projects, and take part in ground-breaking research. "28.07.2016 23:11:01" X-57 aircraft arrives in Oceano NASA’s newest experimental aircraft has arrived in Oceano, California, and will be transferred to Mojave, California, to be converted into the first piloted all electric aircraft. The Italian Tecnam P-2006T fuselage will be mated with a special "23.06.2016 16:13:46" Career Profiles- Drawing Controller Kelvin Siu- Operations Engineering Branch The Drawing Control group provides project support in the form of drafting services, drawing version management, and drawing archival. The office provides drafting services through creation of new drawings and sketches, or integration of red-lines. They "19.05.2016 16:40:29" X-56A Ground Vibration Testing Researchers at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center conducted ground vibration testing on the X-56A flex wing, at the center’s Flight Loads Laboratory. Data collected from the impact testing includes Fiber Optic Sensing System (FOSS) information, "16.05.2016 16:55:32" NASA, Partner Space Agencies Measure Forests In Gabon A contingent of NASA airborne instruments and scientists on the ground joined colleagues from space agencies in Gabon and Europe to study the dense African tropical forests in Gabon. The forest in this Central African country is the second largest in the "16.05.2016 15:24:13" Lancaster Academy of Multimedia, Programming, and Engineering Workshop On April 25, 2016, the NASA AERO Institute hosted 9th graders from Lancaster high school in a day of hands-on educational activities. The students heard from a human systems integration engineer, took a tour of the fiber optic sensing system lab, checked "02.05.2016 18:54:42" NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars 2016 NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS)-Students from around the country visit NASA Armstrong to participate in a team based robotics competition. Students also take tours, participate in internship and resume workshops, hear talks from center "21.04.2016 23:24:52" Preparing NASA’s DC-8 for the KORUS-AQ Airborne Mission The Korea U.S.-Air Quality mission, or KORUS-AQ, is a joint field study between NASA and the Republic of Korea aiming to advance the ability to monitor air pollution from space. The campaign, which takes place from May 2 to June 14, will assess air "15.04.2016 15:57:50" Global Hawk / SHOUT NASA’s autonomously flown Global Hawk aircraft flew a series of flights over the Pacific Ocean during February 2016, as part of the NOAA-led mission called Sensing Hazards Operational Unmanned Technology, or SHOUT. This year’s El Nino season offered a "13.04.2016 22:34:10" X-56 Flexible Wing Static Proof Loads Tests Among the many tests conducted in the Flight Loads Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center is static proof loads testing on the X-56 aircraft wing. The test includes demonstration of the wing’s air worthiness and calibration of the wing’s "11.04.2016 19:14:25" Foam Fire-Suppression System: More Tests NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center recently upgraded the foam fire suppression system for the hangars in our Research Aircraft Integration Facility. The safety system uses high expansion foam, which contains less water and chemicals making it more "07.04.2016 23:18:10" Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Researchers from several NASA centers had an opportunity to share information about revolutionary new technologies at the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Showcase held at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. "24.03.2016 19:07:08" SCRAT Flight Test Maneuvers An integral part of NASA's aeronautical research and one of the final phases of testing new technology is flight testing the concept or experiment. While much can be learned from computer modeling, simulations and wind tunnel testing, taking an experiment "24.03.2016 17:05:10" Shedrick Bessent NASA Celebrates African-American History Month Shedrick Bessent is an instrumentation engineer at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. He designs, develops, installs and tests research instrumentation for a wide variety of highly technical aerospace research aircraft. "04.03.2016 17:33:48" The Mars Airplane Live Event- Al Bowers on PRANDTL-M On October 16, 2015, students (from middle school to university levels), young professionals and members of the general public had an opportunity to participate in a live event where they learned about the possible first Mars airplane. During “The Mars "01.03.2016 23:18:02" SPEX Instrument Maiden Flight Aboard NASA ER-2 During February 2015, the Spectral Polarimeter for Planetary Explorations (SPEX) instrument made its first flight aboard NASA’s ER-2 high-altitude aircraft. The instrument, developed by the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, is designed to measure "29.02.2016 20:06:27" NASA New Aviation Horizons NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center conducts research to advance science, technology and aeronautics through flight. This video highlights some of the flight research and other activities that occurred at NASA Armstrong in 2015 in an effort to support "28.02.2016 20:00:00" Behind the Scenes at NASA Armstrong: Code MI (Information Technology) In-Depth After a flight, the data arrives at the Information Services Branch, or Code MI, which provides information technology solutions for NASA's workforce, everything from desktops to internet connections. Code MI also manages Armstrong's data center and "27.02.2016 20:00:01" Behind the Scenes at NASA Armstrong: Code MR (Range Operations) In-Depth Tracking the aircraft while it's in flight is the responsibility of the Range Operations Branch, Code MR. From working with the US Air Force, which controls Edwards Airspace, to scheduling flights, to keeping radar dishes locked on a supersonic airplane, "24.02.2016 20:00:00" Behind the Scenes at NASA Armstrong: Code MC (Range Engineering) In-Depth Well before the research flight phase, the Range Engineering Branch (Code MC) engineers and software developers build, integrate, and verify range assets. This is how they ensure the aircraft telemetry can be received and processed for control room "22.02.2016 20:00:00" Behind the Scenes at NASA Armstrong: Code ME (Simulation Engineering) In-Depth Flights of new aircraft or systems are first simulated to ensure that any novel concepts are working as designed, or to conduct trade studies, or to iterate a design toward optimum performance. Later, when an actual flight is scheduled, before the "19.02.2016 22:55:38" Behind the Scenes at NASA Armstrong: Mission Information and Test Systems, Code M (Extended Cut) Whenever a NASA aircraft leaves the ground, a talented team ensures that it executes its mission safely and successfully. This video highlights a key organization that makes up that team. The pilot and mission controllers sit at the ends of a complex "13.01.2016 20:28:55" PTERA - Modular Aircraft Flight Test Aerospace testing can be costly and time consuming but a new modular, subscale remotely piloted aircraft offers NASA researchers more affordable options for developing a wide range of cutting edge aviation and space technologies. The Prototype-Tech "23.12.2015 22:02:36" Behind the Scenes at NASA Armstrong: Mission Information and Test Systems, Code M Whenever a NASA aircraft leaves the ground, an entire team of people ensure that it executes its mission safely and successfully. This video highlights one of the key organizations that makes up that team. The pilot and mission controllers sit at the "19.11.2015 23:09:34" CISBoomDA: Interactive Display Provides Pilots with Real-Time Sonic Boom Mapping Cockpit Interactive Sonic boom display Avionics (CISBoomDa) is a revolutionary software system capable of displaying the location and intensity of shock waves caused by supersonic aircraft. Developed by aerospace engineer Ed Haering, technical lead f "29.10.2015 21:50:36" PRANDTL-D No. 3 Takes Flight http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-106-AFRC.html NASA¹s Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Lower Drag (PRANDTL-D) No. 3 aircraft successfully flew its first flight on Oct. 28, 2015. This flight test is the first of many "27.10.2015 22:42:46" Career Profiles- Aero-Mechanical Design Group NASA Armstrong’s Aeromechanical Design Group provides mechanical design solutions ranging from research and development to ground support equipment. With an aerospace or mechanical engineering background, team members use the latest computer-aided d "23.10.2015 16:30:28" Flying with Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors- Sept. 15, 2015 Follow along as educators from Georgia and New Mexico fly on board SOFIA and watch science operations first hand. The educators were able to see a number of ways to present their NASA experience that will benefit their diverse student populations. A "29.09.2015 00:19:48" View of Supermoon Eclipse from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center This time-lapse video includes scenes of the Sept. 27, 2015 supermoon eclipse, viewed from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. "22.09.2015 18:50:38" SOFIA flies near Northern Lights The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) were visible from passenger windows on board NASA's SOFIA as it flew over northern Canada, close to the Northern pole, on September 15, 2015. SOFIA observes the universe with an infrared telescope while flying at "21.09.2015 18:20:21" Fused Reality 2015 Fused Reality is a new technology for simulation by combining the real-world with a virtual world. This was work done under the NASA AFRC Center Innovation Fund (CIF) funded by the Center Chief Technologist David Voracek. The Fused Reality (FR) Sy "21.09.2015 18:14:47" Researchers Use the Sun as a Backdrop for Images of Supersonic Shock Waves Researchers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California are using a modern version of schlieren photography to visualize shock waves created by supersonic jet aircraft. With this new technique, shock waves – represented by distortions of "19.09.2015 02:54:04" Nichelle Nichols "Lt. Uhura" flies aboard SOFIA Actress Nichelle Nichols recently flew on board NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, SOFIA, the world's largest airborne observatory. Ms. Nichols has been collaborating with NASA for years, actively recruiting into the astronaut c "10.09.2015 22:45:16" High Ice Water Content: DC-8 Aeronautics Campaign During the month of August, NASA’s DC-8 completed flights in Florida aimed at collecting data on high-altitude crystals for the High Ice Water Content (HIWC) mission. High ice water content can be found within large convective storms and can result i "24.08.2015 21:25:13" Wings Over Louisiana: NASA Observes Southern Subsidence This short video highlights the ongoing observations a team of NASA scientists and engineers are making along the coast of Louisiana. Using a JPL developed instrument known as Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR), the team col "24.08.2015 17:35:14" Wings Over Louisiana: NASA Observes Southern Subsidence (Extended Cut) This short video highlights the ongoing observations a team of NASA scientists and engineers are making along the coast of Louisiana. Using a JPL developed instrument known as Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR), the team col "21.08.2015 16:25:09" NASA Armstrong PRANDTL-D Interns, Summer 2015 A group of NASA interns from different colleges across the nation came together during Summer 2015 with one goal: the successful flight test of PRANTDL-2. This student-produced video details the students' journey from fabrication to flight test of th "10.08.2015 22:19:26" SOFIA Southern Deployment Instrument Change During SOFIA's deployment to Christchurch, New Zealand, in July 2015, four instruments were used to study celestial objects in the southern skies. The First Light Infrared Test Experiment CAMera (FLITECAM) and High-speed Imaging Photometer for Occult "03.08.2015 22:08:39" Career Profile- Subscale UAS engineer/pilot Robert "Red" Jensen Robert “Red” Jensen is an Operations Engineer and Pilot for subscale aircraft here at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. As part fabricator, engineer and integrator, Red is responsible for testing subscale models of aircraft and ensuring they a "28.07.2015 18:00:01" SOFIA Captures Pluto Occultation It is no easy task to capture the shadow of Pluto as it travels across the surface of Earth at more than 53,000 mph—but that is exactly what NASA scientists and flight crew did on the night of June 29, 2015. In a true team effort, the Stratospheric O "22.07.2015 23:48:17" Fiber Optics Sensing System: A New Technology for Measurement A research team at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center has developed a revolutionary technology called Fiber Optics Sensing System or FOSS, a system that provides real time information on structure strain, shape, temperature, and other data used