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Space History Photos
The history of space exploration is rich with photos from NASA that detail the history of space travel, breakthrough propulsion systems, groundbreaking astronauts and missions, and robotic exploration. Each weekday, SPACE.com looks back at the history of spaceflight, from the early days of the space race through the space shuttle era, from the years of the first rockets and satellites to the test-flight era that preceded human spaceflight, and of course beyond.
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The team of NACA researchers and pilots discuss the XS-1.
A group of astronauts await tests of the LRV.
The possible replacement for parachutes was not a feasible alternative.
Amelia Earhart's flight instructor examines the flight simulator for advanced aircraft.
A scene from the blockhouse during the Freedom 7 recovery operation.
This space station concept was submitted by George E. Mueller.
Pilot and crew celebrate a successful flight.
An engineer prepares for a test in the hypersonic tunnel.
Orville Wright's airplane for the U.S. War Department eventually surpassed all expectations.
A technician checks the equipment.
The quiet of the day is destroyed by the roar of a Space Shuttle rising off the pad.
Technicians prepare for a test.
The large wind tunnel was responsible for testing many of the nations bombers and fighters during World War II.
President Kennedy is presented with a model of the Mariner 2.
Teacher Christa McAuliffe experiences the "vomit comet."
Parts of the Saturn V test vehicle are assembled.
This concept was produced by Johnson Space Center.
This homebuilt aircraft was one of the first to use tricycle landing gear.
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