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NASA image: Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.
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Aug 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by student intern Derrick Barrett.

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight...

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NASA image: NASA Dryden's Dave Bushman aims the optics of a laser device at a panel on a model aircraft during the first flight demonstration of an aircraft powered by laser light.
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Sep 17, 2003

NASA Dryden's Dave Bushman aims the optics of a laser device at a panel on a model aircraft during the first flight demonstration of an aircraft powered by laser light.

NASA Dryden project engineer Dave Bushman carefully aims the optics of a laser device at a solar cell panel on a...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.
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Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.
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Oct 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by Dryden aerospace engineer (Code RA) Ryan Warner.
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Oct 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by Dryden aerospace engineer (Code RA) Ryan Warner.

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.
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Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by...

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NASA image: An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using two spotlights as energy sources.
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Oct 2, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using two spotlights as energy sources.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts two unique shadows as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using...

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NASA image: Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a pedestal, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by laser energy inside a building at NASA Marshall.
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Sep 18, 2003

Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a pedestal, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by laser energy inside a building at NASA Marshall.

Powered by a laser beam directed at it from a center pedestal, a lightweight model plane makes the first flight of...

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NASA image: With a laser beam centered on its panel of photovoltaic cells, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by a laser beam inside a building at NASA Marshall.
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Sep 18, 2003

With a laser beam centered on its panel of photovoltaic cells, a model plane makes the first flight of an aircraft powered by a laser beam inside a building at NASA Marshall.

With a laser beam centered on its panel of photovoltaic cells, a lightweight model plane makes the first flight of...

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NASA image: With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony Frakowiak and researcher Tim Blackwell before its power-beamed demonstration flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony Frakowiak and researcher Tim Blackwell before its power-beamed demonstration flight.

With a laser beam centered on its solar panel, a lightweight model aircraft is checked out by technician Tony...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Justin Link, left, small unmanned aircraft systems pilot, and Justin Hall, chief pilot of small unmanned aircraft...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Derek Abramson, left, chief engineer for the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, and Justin Link, small...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

Derek Abramson, left, chief engineer for the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory, and Justin Link, small...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft ascends with the Moon...

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NASA image: NASA Researcher Examines an Aircraft Model with a Four-Fan Thrust Reverser
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Mar 23, 1972

NASA Researcher Examines an Aircraft Model with a Four-Fan Thrust Reverser

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) researcher John Carpenter inspects an aircraft model with a...

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NASA image: Probe May Improve Weather Forecasts
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Jun 15, 2015

Probe May Improve Weather Forecasts

The Ikhana aircraft is flying a TAMDAR Edge probe that could significantly improve weather models and forecasts.

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

A quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft releases the atmospheric probe model above Rogers Dry Lake, a flight area...

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NASA image: NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month
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Nov 6, 2024

NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month

A group of middle school students engage with a model aircraft while learning from NASA experts in the model lab at...

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NASA image: Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction
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Aug 23, 1942

Model of the NACA's Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory during its Construction

Zella Morewitz poses with a model of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model attached upside down to a host quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft lifts off on Oct. 22,...

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NASA image: Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight
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Oct 22, 2024

Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test Flight

An atmospheric probe model is attached upside down to a quad rotor remotely piloted aircraft on Oct. 22, 2024. The...

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