You might say that Osprey pilots are neither fish nor fowl.
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NASA’s new space capsule has a mind of its own.
With rich tourists traveling to Earth orbit, can a cruise around the moon be far behind?
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An engine with a checkered past is the power of the future.
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Why do airline seats have to be in an upright position during takeoff?
The rules are confusing, but the safety concern is real
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More than 1,500 pieces designed by Paul Dimitriu have flown on the space shuttle.
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The National Air and Space Museum’s collection is now easier to view than ever.
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Dispatches from the 2007 National Championship Air Races.
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A snapshot of who was flying where on a summer afternoon.
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Rivals square off at a recent fund-raiser in Long Beach.
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The Spirit and Opportunity rovers wait out a summer storm.
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Endeavour returns to Earth after 12 days in space.
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Over Colorado in a Premier business jet.
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The first planet to be visited by robot landers.
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The world’s fastest business jet.
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A scene from this year’s Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In.
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Endeavour gets ready for a trip to space.
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Preparing for a C-130 flight, Ali Air Base, Iraq.
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Cassini may fly through the ice fountains of Enceladus next March.
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When choosing landing gear for Mars spacecraft, engineers have to weigh their options-literally.
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