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The Blackbird NASA Used For Validating The SR-71 Linear Aerospike Experiment Configuration

December 21, 2017 David Cenciotti

The iconic SR-71 was used by NASA to undertake a series of experiments. To carry out some of these testing activities the Blackbird was installed an interesting pod. According to official records, NASA has operated […]

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Watch these rare photos of NASA’s white B-52H Stratofortress refueling from an Air Force tanker

August 16, 2013 David Cenciotti

NASA’s Dryden Research Center operated a B-52H as an air launch platform for advanced aerospace research vehicles. The mothership plane, a former Air Force bird serialled 61-0025, was based at Edwards Air Force Base, on […]

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Video: NASA’s F/A18 Hornet extended view of Space Shuttle Endeavour’s flyover Southern California

September 30, 2012 David Cenciotti

The following video was filmed by one of the two NASA Dryden’s F/A-18 Hornet jets escorting the space shuttle Endeavour mounted atop Boeing 747 SCA (Shuttle Carrier Aircraft), during its final flight from Edwards Air […]

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[Photo Gallery] Space Shuttle Endeavour final flight over Los Angeles as seen from NASA escort jets

September 23, 2012 David Cenciotti

The following stunning pictures were taken by NASA Dryden’s photographer Jim Ross from one of the two F-18 Hornets escorting the space shuttle Endeavour mounted atop Boeing 747 SCA (Shuttle Carrier Aircraft), during its final […]

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F-35B Joint Strike Fighter and Edwards Air Force Base in one cool photo

August 28, 2012 David Cenciotti

Taken on Aug. 8, during an airstart testing mission, this cool picture shows F-35B test aircraft BF-2 overflying Edwards Air Force Base, California. Edwards AFB is the most famous U.S. test base. Home of the […]

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