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Early Desk-Top Model of X-43A
Early Desk-Top Model of X-43A

EC96-43709-3A front view of an early desk-top model of NASA's X-43A "Hyper-X," or Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle, which has been developed…

Technicians Prep Orion Crew Module for Paint
Technicians Prep Orion Crew Module for Paint

NASA paint shop technicians prepared the Orion full-scale flight test crew module for painting in the Edwards Air Force Base…

Aft-Quarter Model View of NASA’s X-43A
Aft-Quarter Model View of NASA’s X-43A

This aft-quarter model view of NASA's X-43A "Hyper-X" or Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle shows its sleek, geometric design.

Orion LAS AFT American Flag
Orion LAS AFT American Flag

NASA Dryden historian smoothed out an American flag decal after affixing it to the Orion test module.

Research Pilot Ed Scheider in the Cockpit of a Two-Seat F-104
Research Pilot Ed Scheider in the Cockpit of a Two-Seat F-104

NASA research pilot Edward T. Scheider is shown standing in the cockpit of a two-seat F-104.

YF-104A (Serial #55-2961) on Rogers Dry Lake
YF-104A (Serial #55-2961) on Rogers Dry Lake

YF-104A (Serial #55-2961) on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB.

F-104s: Aerodynamic Testbeds from 1956 to 1973
F-104s: Aerodynamic Testbeds from 1956 to 1973

YF-104A (Serial # 55-2961) on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB.

Fleet Workhorses
Fleet Workhorses

Two F-104Ns in flight over the desert in 1970. NASA accepted three specially built F-104s in late 1963 for use…

Experiment Pylon under the Center Fuselage and Wing Racks
Experiment Pylon under the Center Fuselage and Wing Racks

F-104G N826NA during a 1993 flight over the Mojave desert, outfitted with an experiment pylon under the center fuselage and…

Centurion
Centurion

The Centurion remotely piloted flying wing rests on the Rogers Dry Lake at sunrise, moments before takeoff. This photo was…