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  • NASA Dryden F/A-18 mission support aircraft were used to create low-intensity sonic booms during the WSPR sonic boom perception and response research project.

    NASA Quiet Sonic Boom Research Ends in a Whisper

    12.01.11 - NASA researchers recently gathered data from a select group of volunteers on their perception of sonic booms created by aircraft in supersonic flight.

  • MEDLI Sensor Support Electronics box

    MSL Entry, Descent and Landing Instrumentation (MEDLI)

    11.18.11 - Sensors in MSL's heat shield feed NASA researchers' curiosity about high-speed flight in out-of-this-world atmospheres.

  • Half-scale model of a NASA F/A-18

    Balloon Fiesta Exhibit Highlights NASA Aeronautics

    10.06.11 - NASA reaches out to members of the original "flight club" with exhibits, displays and educational programs at the International Balloon Fiesta.

  • A computer generated image of an airplane engine and the optimal performance of icing around the engine.

    Airplane Plus Heat Plus Ice Equals Mystery

    08.17.11 - The mystery of high ice water content engine icing is propelling NASA into a multi-national effort to find the cause.

  • NASA F-104G No. 826 carried space shuttle thermal protection system materials.

    Dryden F-104 Flight-Tested Shuttle TPS Materials

    08.05.11 - Early in the space shuttle program, NASA Dryden F-104 jets were used to flight-test various advanced shuttle Thermal Protection System materials.

  • Polymer-enforced translucent aerogel

    Aerogels: Thinner, Lighter, Stronger

    07.28.11 - Aerogels, among the lightest of solid materials, are being revolutionized by NASA.

  • VERDe Atrema

    Students Create Award-Winning ''Green'' Airplane Designs

    07.28.11 - The winning design of a NASA student competition to create a new greener aircraft looks a little like a cross between a plane and a Swiss army knife.

  • Juno Mission to Jupiter (2010 Artist's Concept)

    What's Next For NASA?

    01.25.13 - NASA has a robust program of exploration, technology development and scientific research that will last for years to come.

  • NASA Dryden pilot Nils Larson and flight engineer Mike Holtz prepare to taxi out in a NASA Dryden F/A-18 for another SCAMP flight.

    Getting Loud Now; Enjoy Peace and Quiet Then

    05.27.11 - NASA is using supersonic aircraft to produce super-loud sonic booms in an effort to minimize their startling impact in future supersonic aircraft.

  • This image shows a group of children looking up at the sky after a model rocket launch.

    Imagination Fascination, Alive and Well

    04.22.11 - NASA has proof that kids still get excited by the basics of science. Let their energy inspire you.

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