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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0228-3
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Apr 5, 1984

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Galileo Probe Descent module and deceleration module aeroshell (heat shield)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-4
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-1
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop) with Richard Piquette

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-10
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-3
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-8
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-9
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-7
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-5
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-2
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: ARC-1998-AC98-0186-6
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Sep 1, 1998

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X-33 (Leeward) Aeroshell flight test instrumentation bond verification procedure (shop)

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e031340 (1/16/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aeroshell, the entry vehicle for Mars Exploration Rover 1 (MER-1), is ready for integration with its cruise stage, seen here below the backshell. What appears to be the top half of the aeroshell is the heat shield. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. The MER-1 is scheduled to launch June 25 from Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
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May 18, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aeroshell, the entry vehicle for Mars Exploration Rover 1 (MER-1), is ready for integration with its cruise stage, seen here below the backshell. What appears to be the top half of the aeroshell is the heat shield. NASA’s twin Mars Exploration Rovers are designed to study the history of water on Mars. These robotic geologists are equipped with a robotic arm, a drilling tool, three spectrometers, and four pairs of cameras that allow them to have a human-like, 3D view of the terrain. Each rover could travel as far as 100 meters in one day to act as Mars scientists' eyes and hands, exploring an environment where humans can’t yet go. The MER-1 is scheduled to launch June 25 from Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

NASA image: KSC-03pd0594
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility look over the aeroshell and cruise...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0593
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the shipping container lifted, the aeroshell and cruise stage of Mars Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0596
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility take a close look at the aeroshell...

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NASA image: KSC-75p-12
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Jan 7, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians prepared for removal of Viking Lander 1's aeroshell cover in KSC's...

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NASA image: Labeled line drawing of Galileo spacecraft's atmospheric probe
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Sep 11, 1989

Labeled line drawing of Galileo spacecraft's atmospheric probe

Labeled line drawing entitled GALILEO PROBE identifies the deceleration module aft cover, descent module, and...

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NASA image: Perseverance Deploys its Parachute (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Deploys its Parachute (Illustration)

NASA's Perseverance rover deploys a supersonic parachute from its aeroshell as it slows down before landing, in this...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0599
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Feb 27, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility move the aeroshell and cruise stage...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1371
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aeroshell enclosing Mars Exploration Rover 2 and lander rests on a stand in the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Backshell-Powered Descent Vehicle (PDV) Integration
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Apr 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Backshell-Powered Descent Vehicle (PDV) Integration

The aeroshell backshell for the Mars Perseverance rover is attached to the rocket-powered descent stage inside the...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Approaches Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover Approaches Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars 2020 spacecraft carrying the Perseverance rover as it approaches Mars. Hundreds...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Backshell-Powered Descent Vehicle (PDV) Integration
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Apr 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Backshell-Powered Descent Vehicle (PDV) Integration

The aeroshell backshell for the Mars Perseverance rover is attached to the rocket-powered descent stage inside the...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The aeroshell, the entry vehicle for Mars Exploration Rover 1 (MER-1), is ready for...

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