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Brayden Chamberlain, UAS Pilot in Command, performs pre-flight checks on the NASA Alta X uncrewed aerial system (UAS) during NASA FireSense’s uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technology demonstration in Missoula, Montana.

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Hubble Captures a Cosmic Cloudscape

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At NASA Marshall, the PLA engineering development unit is installed into the 4697-test stand for structural testing. It was then attached to the large cylindrical structure which simulates the Exploration Upper Stage interface. Load lines were then connected to the top of the PLA.The testing demonstrated that it can handle up to three times the expected load.

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Brayden Chamberlain, UAS Pilot in Command, performs pre-flight checks on the NASA Alta X uncrewed aerial system (UAS) during NASA FireSense’s uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technology demonstration in Missoula, Montana.

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NASA's supersonic X-59 undergoes maximum afterburner testing at dusk, with a bright, fiery exhaust extending from its tail. Visible in the superhot plume, which features vibrant hues of blue, purple, and orange, are distinct Mach diamonds—also known as shock diamonds.

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Artist illustration of the Aircraft Harmony, one of the GoAEROs prize competition winners..

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At NASA Marshall, the PLA engineering development unit is installed into the 4697-test stand for structural testing. It was then attached to the large cylindrical structure which simulates the Exploration Upper Stage interface. Load lines were then connected to the top of the PLA.The testing demonstrated that it can handle up to three times the expected load.

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Expedition 70 Flight Engineers (from left) Mike Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Loral O'Hara take photos of the Earth from inside the cupola. Barratt and O’Hara hold large lens cameras, pointing towards the cupola window facing the Earth. Dominick floats behind them also looking up at cupola window. The photo is taken with a fisheye lense causing the photo a circular appearance.

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