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Space History Photo: Launch Preparation
This research satellite would eventually provide a stable point in the sky to reflect pulses of laser light.
Space History Photo: Endeavour is Delivered to the Kennedy Space Center
The Space Shuttle Endeavour is seen atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft No. 911.
Space History Photo: Bean Samples The Ocean of Storms
An astronaut holds a sample of lunar soil in a container.
Space History Photo: Bill Fecych and Don Johnson in control room in 1959
Two men sit in the control room of the Plum Brook Facility before it was shutdown.
Space History Photo: Launch of Mercury-Atlas
This spacecraft booster was launched from Cape Canaveral in what was known as a Project Mercury test.
Space History Photo: Apollo 13 Splashdown
The Command Module splashes down after a perilous space flight.
Space History Photo: Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator
A test subject being suited up for studies on the Reduced Gravity Walking Simulator.
Space History Photo: Beech T-34C Turbo Mentor
Most often used as a photo chase aircraft, the Beech T-34C was used in some research as well.
Space History Photo: Schmitt Next to Big Boulder
Astronaut Schmitt stands next to a huge, split boulder.
Space History Photo: The Shuttle Enterprise with Star Trek Cast
The Space Shuttle Enterprise rolls out as the Star Trek cast watches.
Space History Photo: STS-86 Rollout
Space Shuttle Atlantis is shown during rollout onto Launch Pad 39A.
Space History Photo: John C. Houbolt
John C. Houbolt explains his space rendezvous concept for lunar landings.
Space History Photo: X-29 in Flight
The X-29 Flight Research Aircraft is one of the most unusually designed aircraft in aviation history.
Space History Photo: X-15 on Lakebed with B-52 Mothership Flyover
The B-52 Mothership flies over the X-15 after a research flight.
Space History Photo: Applications Technology Satellite Testing
A test model of the ATS is shown during testing in the Space Environment Simulation Laboratory.
Space History Photo: STS-56 Landing
The orbiter Discovery lands at KSC's landing facility.
Space History Photo: Satcom, Communication Satellite
An RCA engineer adjusts a propulsion thruster on a communication satellite.
Space History Photo: Wernher von Braun and Saturn IB on Launch Pad
Dr. Wernher von Braun stands in front of a Saturn IB launch vehicle at Kennedy Space Flight Center.
Space History Photo: NACA Tunnel #1
A view of the test section of NACA's Tunnel #1 shown with a model in place for testing.
Space History Photo: Rendezvous with Zarya
The Space Shuttle Endeavour prepares to rendezvous with the FGB.
Space History Photo: SR-71 Landing with Drag Chute
The SR-71, on loan from the U.S. Air Force, deploys its drag chute before its nose gear touches the runway after a research flight.
Space History Photo: North American X-15 Model
A scale model of the X-15 is observed in drop tests inside a wind tunnel.
Space History Photo: Python Engine Installed in Altitude Wind Tunnel
A mechanic checks the turboprop engine prior to testing in the Altitude Wind Tunnel.
