Student Rockets, National Parks gallery
Casings from student rockets that were assembled, fired, and recovered all in one day recently.
NASA Launch Vehicles. NASA public domain image colelction.
The launch of the Scout launch vehicle at the Wallops Flight Facility, VA
Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, deputy commander U.S. Fleet Forces
Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, deputy commander U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) speaks during a joint Navy/NASA ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Nov. 4, to mark the offical opening of Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) to field carr... More
Sounding Rocket, National Parks gallery
Sounding rockets provide scientists a relatively inexpensive and quick way to shoot their experiments up into the sky and recover their payload shortly after collecting scientific data.
Orb-2 Mission Timeline - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The overview of the upcoming Anteras rocket launch that will be sending a payload of supplies to the International Space Station.
Payload Nosecone, National Parks gallery
The nosecone of a sounding rocket at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.
Power of Sand and Water - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The machine can make precision cuts in metal with high-pressure water and fine-grained sand.
Balloon Science, National Parks gallery
NASA's balloons provide a gentle way of lifting science experiments up to 160,000 feet into the air, keep them up there for a while, and then recover the sensors.
Big Nose, National Parks gallery
Once moth-balled and sitting in the arid desert, this C-130 has been brought back into service as part of NASA's Airborne Science Program's fleet.
Landing Gear, National Parks gallery
Unlike the sand the Wright brothers relied on at Kitty Hawk to make a soft landing, the P-3 uses big, cushy wheels.
Example Balloon, National Parks gallery
This is a relatively small balloon. Some of NASA's balloons can inflate to the size of a professional sports stadium!
Payload and Cover - National Parks Gallery
View of a payload currently being assembled and the exterior sleeve that covers the payload.
Machining Rockets, National Parks gallery
A part of a sounding rocket that is currently being fabricated.
Cutting Metal, National Parks gallery
To fabricate all the parts of a sounding rocket, this machine can use sand and water to machine very detailed parts out of metal.
Critical Space Item - National Parks Gallery
Label says it all. Public domain photograph of loading, unloading, warehouse, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rocket Payload Under Construction
A peek at part of the payload of a sounding rocket currently being put together.
P-3 Side View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Side view of the NASA's P-3 science plane, showing the part of the roll-controlling ailerons and landing gear.
Props and Tail - National Parks Gallery
The P-3 moves thanks to the propellers, while the tail rudder controls the yaw of the aircraft.
Range Control Center - National Parks Gallery
Might not look like much, but this is where the Orb-2 Anteras rocket launch control is located.
P-3 Lengthwise - National Parks Gallery
NASA's P-3 from the cockpit to the tail as it looks at Wallops Flight Facility before heading off to Denver, Colorado for science experiments.
Inboard Aileron, National Parks gallery
One of the ailerons on the P-3 that control the roll of the airplane.
Big Props, National Parks gallery
Two of the four propellers on NASA's C-130 airplane. Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Airborne Science Program - National Parks Gallery
NASA's Airborne Science Program provides scientists a platform to conduct science experiments in the air.
Hangar Doors, National Parks gallery
Massive steel and glass doors on one of NASA's hangars at Wallops Flight Facility.
What Goes Around (and Around) - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
This machine cuts the circular parts of sounding rockets that are manufactured and fired at Wallops Flight Facility.
Wallops and the Wright Flyer - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
The Wright Flyer has been spotted flying around Wallops Flight Facility!
NASASocial Media Badge - National Parks Gallery
Badge that provides access to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility for tours and the viewing of the launch of the Orb-2 aboard an Antares rocket.
P-3 Tail - National Parks Gallery
Tail of NASA's P-3 airplane that will soon be flying scientific experiments over Denver, Colorado.
National parks: Precision - public domain image
Close-up view of the rocket parts fabricated onsite at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility.
Toothy Grin, National Parks gallery
One of NASA's Airborne Science Program airplanes currently at Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia.
Machined Rocket Parts - National Parks Gallery
A series of rocket parts that have been machined and are awaiting assembly.
Metal Art, National Parks gallery
A few examples of what sand and water can craft out of metal, given the right control.
C-130 Props - National Parks Gallery
Over 100 years since the Wright brothers pioneered airplane propellers, they are still a staple of airplane power.
National parks: Ballast - public domain image
To achieve the proper altitude, ballast is installed in some of the sounding rocket.
Rocket Tubes, National Parks gallery
Parts of sounding rockets that are fabricated right here at Wallops Flight Facility.
Balloon Program Office - National Parks Gallery
First stop on the #NASASocial tour, where we learned a little bit about the value of scientific balloons.
U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" maintenance professionals
U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" maintenance professionals recover Thunderbird 4 Maj. Curtis Dougherty, slot pilot, during his return to a rain-soaked Wallops Flight Facility, Va., following the Ocean City Air Sho... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, arrives at launch Pad-0A, Thursday, July 10, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The Antares will launch wit... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is rolled out of the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to make the approximately half-mile journey to launch Pad-0A, Thur... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is rolled out of the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to begin the approximately half-mile journey to launch Pad-0A, Thu... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, arrives at launch Pad-0A, Thursday, July 10, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The Antares will launch wit... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is rolled out of the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to begin the approximately half-mile journey to launch Pad-0A, Thu... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is rolled out of the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to make the approximately half-mile journey to launch Pad-0A, Thur... More
Antares Rocket Rollout. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is rolled out of the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to make the approximately half-mile journey to launch Pad-0A, Thur... More
Antares Rocket with Full Moon. NASA public domain image colelction.
The full Moon rises in the sky to the right of the Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, Saturday, July 12, 2014, launch Pad-0A, NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virg... More
Antares Rocket Preparation. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The launch is planned for S... More
Antares Rocket Preparation. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The launch is planned for S... More
Antares Rocket Preparation. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The launch is planned for S... More
Antares Rocket Preparation. NASA public domain image colelction.
The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A, Saturday, July 12, 2014, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The launch is planned for S... More
Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, deputy commander U.S. Fleet Forces,
Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, deputy commander U.S. Fleet Forces, (USFF) and Bill Wrobel, director of Wallops Flight Facililty (WFF) cut a ribbon to mark the offical opening of WFF on Wallops Island, Va. Nov. 4. WFF i... More
The U.S. Navy and NASA conducted a joint ribbon-cutting
The U.S. Navy and NASA conducted a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Nov. 4, to mark the offical opening of Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) to field carrier landing practice (FCLP) for Navy E-2 Hawkeye and C... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Dipani, F-35A Lightning
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Dipani, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, awaits the signal to pull chocks on an F-35 prior to departing the OC Air Show Aug. 17, 2020, Wallops Flig... More
The U.S. Navy and NASA conducted a joint ribbon-cutting
The U.S. Navy and NASA conducted a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Nov. 4, to mark the offical opening of Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) to field carrier landing practice (FCLP) for Navy E-2 Hawkeye and C... More
The U.S. Navy and NASA conducted a joint ribbon-cutting
The U.S. Navy and NASA conducted a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Nov. 4, to mark the offical opening of Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) to field carrier landing practice (FCLP) for Navy E-2 Hawkeye and C-... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathieu Cyrus, F-35A Lightning
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathieu Cyrus, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team avionics specialist, prepares to launch an F-35 prior to departing the OC Air Show Aug. 17, 2020, Wallops Flight Facility, Wallo... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. John "Indy" Horn, F-35 Demonstration
U.S. Air Force Capt. John "Indy" Horn, F-35 Demonstration Team safety officer, taxis in behind an F-22 Raptor for the 2020 OC Air Show Aug. 13, 2020, Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va. Demo Team safet... More
Talos Terrier Oriole 1
Deutsch: Launch of the maiden Talos Terrier Oriole sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 22 September 2012
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52972261173)
An award-winning principal from Pocomoke High School has been selected to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of their “Hometown Hero” program that honors deserving local people. On Friday, June 9... More
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971804186)
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds flight team prepare for practice flights at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The flight teams were stationed at Wallops while they participated in the Ocean City Air Sho... More
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52972242265)
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds arrive at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The flight teams are stationed at Wallops while they participate in the Ocean City Air Show scheduled for June 11 and 12 in Oc... More
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971264872)
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds arrive at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The flight teams were stationed at Wallops while they participated in the Ocean City Air Show scheduled for June 11 and 12 in ... More
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971859221)
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds arrive at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The flight teams were stationed at Wallops while they participated in the Ocean City Air Show scheduled for June 11 and 12 in ... More
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52972185445)
An award-winning principal from Pocomoke High School has been selected to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of their “Hometown Hero” program that honors deserving local people. On Friday, June 9... More
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971208102)
On June 9, 2023, Wallops hosted a tailgate party for employees, friends, and family to watch practice demonstrations and meet pilots staging for the Ocean City Airshow. Credit: NASA/Danielle Johnson
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52972261153)
On June 9, 2023, Wallops hosted a tailgate party for employees, friends, and family to watch practice demonstrations and meet pilots staging for the Ocean City Airshow. Credit: NASA/Danielle Johnson
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971208077)
On June 9, 2023, Wallops hosted a tailgate party for employees, friends, and family to watch practice demonstrations and meet pilots staging for the Ocean City Airshow. Credit: NASA/Danielle Johnson
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971945669)
On June 9, 2023, Wallops hosted a tailgate party for employees, friends, and family to watch practice demonstrations and meet pilots staging for the Ocean City Airshow. Credit: NASA/Danielle Johnson
Wallops Hosts Thunderbirds (52971945674)
On June 9, 2023, Wallops hosted a tailgate party for employees, friends, and family to watch practice demonstrations and meet pilots staging for the Ocean City Airshow. Credit: NASA/Danielle Johnson
Terrier Improved Orion sounding rocket
A Terrier Improved Orion sounding rocket launched at 08:32 a.m. EDT from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility carrying 40 student experiments for the RockOn/RockSat-C mission.
Black Brant
Black Brant 12 sounding rocket, launching from Wallops Flight Facility. See this site for more information about the Black Brant 12. Deutsch: Black Brant-12 de:Forschungsrakete
Five rockets in five minutes
NASA successfully launched five suborbital sounding rockets from its Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia as part of a study of the upper level jet stream. This image was captured on March 27, 2012. The first r... More
GOES-R Series Antenna Construction at Wallops (14617759894)
One of the three new antennas under construction at Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) for the GOES-R Series. WCDAS is located in Wallops, Virginia, and is responsible for ensuring scheduled ... More
NASA Black Brant XII KiNet-X launch
A NASA Black Brant XII suborbital sounding rocket was launched at 8:44 p.m. EDT, Sunday, May 16, 2021, from the Wallops Flight Facility. The four stage rocket carried the KiNETic-scale energy and momentum tra... More
Talos Terrier Oriole 6
Deutsch: Launch of the maiden Talos Terrier Oriole sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 22 September 2012
Terrier Improved Malemute 02
Deutsch: Launch of a Terrier Improved Malemute sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 11. Jan. 2012
Terrier Oriole ATREX
Deutsch: Launch of a Terrier Oriole sounding rocket from Wallops Islands with an ATREX payload on March 27, 2012
Black-Brant-10 NASA-12-073
Black Brant X sounding rocket before launch (NASA mission 12.073 Hall)
Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket launches RockOn 2011 experiment...
A NASA Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital rocket launches from Wallops Island, Virginia, carrying seventeen student experiments from the RockOn! 2011 program.
Black Brant XI launch from Wallops Island
The Black Brant XI is a three stage sounding rocket. Its stages are Talos for first stage, Taurus for second stage, and a Black Brant V for third stage.
Illuminating the Night Sky for Science
In this image, a NASA Black Brant XII suborbital sounding rocket was launched at 8:44 p.m. EDT, Sunday, May 16, 2021, from the Wallops Flight Facility. The four stage rocket carried the KiNETic-scale energy a... More
Talos Terrier Oriole 2
Deutsch: Launch preparation of the maiden Talos Terrier Oriole sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 22 September 2012
Talos Terrier Oriole 5
Deutsch: Launch of the maiden Talos Terrier Oriole sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 22 September 2012
Spac 0185 - Flickr - NOAA Photo Library
26-meter polar-orbiting satellite antenna. Wallops Island, Virginia.
Talos Terrier Oriole 3
Deutsch: Launch of the maiden Talos Terrier Oriole sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 22 September 2012
Talos Terrier Oriole 4
Deutsch: Launch of the maiden Talos Terrier Oriole sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 22 September 2012
Terrier Improved Malemute 01
Deutsch: Launch of a Terrier Improved Malemute sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 11. Jan. 2012
Terrier Improved Malemute 04
Deutsch: Launch of a Terrier Improved Malemute sounding rocket at Wallops Island on 11. Jan. 2012
Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station (14398218062)
The Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station is located in Wallops, Virginia, and is responsible for ensuring scheduled data flow from NOAA satellites to designated user subsystems. The station acquires, m... More
WFF-2015-e04120-002
A sounding rocket launches in August 2015 from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility for the RockSat-X mission.
Wallops Flight Facility Tracking Antenna
A tracking and communications antenna is seen in this long exposure photograph as it tracks the launch of the Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, Saturday, November 2, 2019, at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in V... More
NASA Wallops Flight Facility, 2010
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility, located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, was established in 1945 by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, as a center for aeronautic research.... More
SECOR Satellite 1965
An engineer from Ling-Tempco-Vought makes final adjustments to a SECOR Satellite. Wallops Island, Virginia. The U.S. Army successfully launched nine SECOR satellites.
Wallops Spaceport imaged by a KH-4A on 1965-12-25
Wallops Spaceport imaged by a KH-4A on 1965-12-25 at a ~2.7m/9ft resolution. Full TIFF files download (711.22 MB) from USGS: https://dds.cr.usgs.gov/download-staging/eyJpZCI6MTMwMDI3NjUxLCJjb250YWN0SWQiOjI2M... More