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Remembering ‘First Flights’ on National Aviation DayRemembering ‘First Flights’ on National Aviation Day

In observance of this year’s National Aviation Day, NASA asked some of its own leaders to share memories of their first flight experiences.

Destination Imagination: Team Challenge Program

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Destination Imagination (DI) works with educators and industry experts to develop new academic challenges. DI, a powerful learning tool.

NCTCOG FLYBY Demo

FLYBY - Aviation Game App - Test your skillsFLYBY - Aviation Game App - Test your skills

NCTCOG's FLYBY Aviation App - Test your piloting skills and aviation knowledge.

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Eagles Nest Project - Granbury High SchoolEagles Nest Project - Granbury High School

Granbury High School students construct modern FAA certified Light Sport Aircraft. “Mentors build the student, students build the aircraft."

NASA at Saturn: Cassini's Grand Finale

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On the final orbit, Cassini will plunge into Saturn fighting to keep its antenna pointed at Earth as it transmits its farewell. Credit: NASA

NASA 360 Presents - STMD

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NASA 360 is an award-winning broadcast television show and online video series that looks at all things NASA.

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Orion Soars on First Flight Test

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Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) was the first high orbital test flight for the Orion spacecraft.... first step on a journey to deep space.

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#SpottheStation#SpottheStation

Watch the International Space Station pass overhead from several thousand worldwide locations. It is the third brightest object in the sky.

Spread Your Wings

Evolution of the Airplane | The Wright Flyer to the Antonov An-225 Mriya

Evolution of the Airplane | The Wright Flyer to the Antonov An-225 Mriya The world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, just landed in Australia. So how did we go from a 600 pound Wright Flyer to a plane with a take-off weight of over 1 Million Pounds!? Find out in the Evolution of the Airplane. Published on May 17, 2016, ABC News
Space Scoop: X-ray Vision Reveals the Insides of Stars

Chandra X-ray Observatory - NASA The Chandra X-ray Observatory is the world's most powerful X-ray telescope. X-Ray vision reveals insides of stars.
Sneak peek into the plane of the future | bold vision for what could be the future of Aviation

Sneak Peek Into the Plane of the Future Bold vision for what aviation could be.
Day in the life of an airline pilot (FREEview 112)

A day in the life... "The Aviators" is a television series that airs in the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally. This clip describes a day in the life of airline pilots and mechanics. See what it is like!
Wolfe Air Reel

Wolfe Air Reel These shots were filmed in close formation with the Vectorvision camera system installed in the highly modified Wolfe Air LearJet 25. Cameras used are the Red Epic and Arriflex Alexa.
Aviation 101 (FREEview 201)

Aviation 101 "The Aviators" is a television series that airs in the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally. This clip describes how aircraft fly and other basics of aviation. Check it out!
Aircraft engines (FREEview 211)

Wonder how an aircraft engine works? "The Aviators" is a television series that airs in the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel & Escape, and on Discovery Channel internationally. This clip describes how aircraft engines are built and designed. Take a look!
Archaeopteryx Demo-Clip

Archaeopteryx Glider The Archaeopteryx is a versatile high-end hang-glider in sailplane configuration with exceptional climbing ability. The elaborately made glider has been designed for foot launch on mountain slopes and for a variety of other launch methods such as bungee launch taking off from a mountain or launches on airfields using the methods of car towing, winch towing, trike aerotow and ultralight / LSA aerotow.
Aerodynamics - How airplanes fly, maneuver, and land

Aerodynamics - How airplanes fly, maneuver, and land Covers lift, stalls, angle of attack, wing flaps, and many other topics.
Aero Glass

Aero Glass Augmented Vision A new virtual way of addressing pilots' need to properly visualize terrain, navigation, traffic (ADS-B), instrument, weather, and airspace information with access to vital safety procedures and protocols, without the requirement of inspecting instruments, phone or iPad. Using Epson Moverio, Google Glass and other Head-Mounted Displays, Aero Glass is the first to bring Augmented Reality to pilots providing an unparalleled 3D, 360° experience in the cockpit, regardless of the visibility.
NASA Video : Earth From Space Real Footage - Video From The International Space Station ISS

Live Earth Images from the International Space Station Live High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) experiment aboard the ISS was activated April 30, 2014. It is mounted on the External Payload Facility of the European Space Agency’s Columbus module.