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NASA image: Burner Rig Laboratory
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May 12, 2015

Burner Rig Laboratory

The Fuel Burner Rig is a test laboratory at NASA Glenn, which subjects new jet engine materials, treated with...

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NASA image: Vapor Deposition Rig
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Jan 27, 2015

Vapor Deposition Rig

The Plasma Spray-Physical Vapor Deposition (PS-PVD) Rig at NASA Glenn Research Center. The rig helps develop...

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NASA image: JERRIE COBB - PILOT - TESTING GIMBAL RIG IN THE ALTITUDE WIND TUNNEL, AWT
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Apr 5, 1960

JERRIE COBB - PILOT - TESTING GIMBAL RIG IN THE ALTITUDE WIND TUNNEL, AWT

JERRIE COBB - PILOT - TESTING GIMBAL RIG IN THE ALTITUDE WIND TUNNEL, AWT

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NASA image: Extreme Environments Rig
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Aug 13, 2013

Extreme Environments Rig

The Glenn Extreme Environment Chamber (GEER) simulates the extreme conditions found in space and tests many devices...

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NASA image: Engineering Design Unit (EDU) from a NASA customer, Radian Aerospace, being tested in the burner rig
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Feb 23, 2024

Engineering Design Unit (EDU) from a NASA customer, Radian Aerospace, being tested in the burner rig

NASA Glenn’s Natural Gas/Oxygen Burner Rig is used to study the high temperature performance of various metal...

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NASA image: FUEL CELL CONDENSER FOR THE APOLLO SYSTEM TEST RIG
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Jan 23, 1964

FUEL CELL CONDENSER FOR THE APOLLO SYSTEM TEST RIG

FUEL CELL CONDENSER FOR THE APOLLO SYSTEM TEST RIG

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NASA image: Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)
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Jan 17, 2017

Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)

NASA Glenn research engineers prepare our extreme environments chamber (GEER) for a test. GEER, which simulates the...

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NASA image: GRC-2016-C-09960
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Oct 25, 2016

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Glenn's Extreme Environment Rig, GEER Mass Spectrometer

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NASA image: SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,
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Oct 16, 2019

SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,

Structural Heat Intercept-Insulation-Vibration Evaluation Rig, SHIVER

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NASA image: SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,
Image
Oct 16, 2019

SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,

Structural Heat Intercept-Insulation-Vibration Evaluation Rig, SHIVER

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NASA image: SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,
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Oct 16, 2019

SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,

Structural Heat Intercept-Insulation-Vibration Evaluation Rig, SHIVER

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NASA image: SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,
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Oct 16, 2019

SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,

Structural Heat Intercept-Insulation-Vibration Evaluation Rig, SHIVER

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NASA image: SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,
Image
Oct 16, 2019

SHIVER, B2, ISP, In-Space Propulsion Facility, Vacuum Chamber,

Structural Heat Intercept-Insulation-Vibration Evaluation Rig, SHIVER

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-00971
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Mar 3, 2022

GRC-2022-C-00971

Daniel Gerges, Technician, poses for a portrait in the Glenn Extreme Environments Rig, GEER Lab

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NASA image: Burner Rig in the Material and Stresses Building
Image
Nov 23, 1969

Burner Rig in the Material and Stresses Building

A burner rig heats up a material sample in the Materials and Stresses Building at the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
Image
Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER Tank Arrives at NASA’s Marshall Center for Spray-On Foam InsulationSHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept...

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NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
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Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

MSFC
NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
Image
Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

MSFC
NASA image: SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)
Image
Jun 11, 2017

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig)

SHIIVER (Structural Heat Intercept Insulation Vibration Evaluation Rig) is a cryogenic test tank developed to...

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-00970
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Mar 3, 2022

GRC-2022-C-00970

Juno testing in Glenn Extreme Environments Rig, GEER Laboratory. Juno is a solar-powered NASA spacecraft that spans...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
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Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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