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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA flying observatory was captured in striking relief during nighttime telescope characterization tests in Palmdale, Calif., in March 2008
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Mar 10, 2008

NASA's SOFIA flying observatory was captured in striking relief during nighttime telescope characterization tests in Palmdale, Calif., in March 2008

The SOFIA telescope team collected baseline operational measurements during several nights of characterization...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: FTIS Sensors and From Above
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Jul 18, 2022

FTIS Sensors and From Above

This overhead view of the X-59 shows the aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. During the...

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NASA image: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing
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Feb 10, 2022

Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing

Event: Forebody and Nose - Windtunnel Testing A model of the X-59 forebody is shown in the Lockheed Martin Skunk...

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NASA image: From Above With Nose Installed
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Nov 7, 2022

From Above With Nose Installed

This is an overhead view of the X-59 aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The nose was...

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NASA image: Empannage install timeplase
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Jul 27, 2022

Empannage install timeplase

This time-lapse captures the manufacturing of the X-59 aircraft from April 2022 through July 2022 after its return...

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NASA image: Aircraft Updates
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Jul 27, 2021

Aircraft Updates

A Lockheed Martin technician looks at the connector installation on the cad model of the X-59 airplane. The...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-8
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Jul 22, 2020

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-8

A Lockheed Martin technician prepares holes for installation of the fuselage panel on the X-59. The fuselage is the...

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NASA image: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6
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Jul 13, 2020

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-6

Lockheed Martin technicians work to align and check the fastener holes on the X-59’s fuselage skin. The aircraft,...

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NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Aug 11, 2020

SEG 210 Forebody

Event: SEG 210 Forebody A Lockheed Martin technician prepares to install the left fuselage skins onto the X-59. Once...

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NASA image: Empannage install timeplase
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Jul 27, 2022

Empannage install timeplase

This time-lapse captures the manufacturing of the X-59 aircraft from April 2022 through July 2022 after its return...

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NASA image: SEG 210 Forebody
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Aug 11, 2020

SEG 210 Forebody

Event: SEG 210 Forebody A Lockheed Martin technician prepares to install the left fuselage skins onto the X-59. Once...

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NASA image: ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms
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May 26, 2022

ER-2 DCOTTS Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms

NASA and university scientists are studying thunderstorms for the second year in row as part of the Dynamics and...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0192-30
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Jul 7, 2016

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Media observe as ground crews tow NASA’s DC-8 airborne laboratory into its Palmdale, California hangar.

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Palmdale, CA

The DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in a left banking turn above the airport at Palmdale, California. The right wing is...

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NASA image: SEG 500 Empennage, SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly-Final Mate
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Feb 4, 2021

SEG 500 Empennage, SEG 400 Main Wing Assembly-Final Mate

A technician is working on the engine inlet of NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
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Aug 15, 2023

Boeing MD-90 flies from Victorville, California to Palmdale, California where it will begin modifications as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

Boeing’s MD-90 aircraft flies from Victorville California to Palmdale, California on August 15, 2023. This aircraft...

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NASA image: Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan
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Jan 23, 2023

Quesst Mission |Lower Engine Bay Laser Scan

A laser scans the inside of the X-59 aircraft’s lower engine bay at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale,...

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