1 of 5000

|

metal prints transportation metal prints aircraft metal prints model metal prints test metal prints design metal prints light metal prints spotlight metal prints test flight metal prints hanger metal prints usa metal prints north america metal prints dfrc metal prints california metal prints flying metal prints researching metal prints

photographs transportation photos aircraft photos model photos test photos design photos light photos spotlight photos test flight photos hanger photos usa photos north america photos dfrc photos california photos flying photos researching photos

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Add This Artwork to Your Favorites Collection

Comment

Power-beam research aircraft. Experimental radio-controlled model aircraft in flight being powered only by the energy of the light from a spotlight beam. The aircraft weighs 262 grams and is made mostly from balsa wood and plastic wrap. A solar panel attached to the underside of the fuselage converts the light energy into electrical energy. Future applications of this technology will use a laser to power the aircraft. This research is being carried out jointly with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, with this test flight taking place in a hanger at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, USA. Photographed on 1 August 2002.

Science Photo Library (SPL) is the leading source of science images and footage. Sourced from scientific and medical experts, acclaimed photographers and renowned institutions, our content is unrivaled worldwide. Outstanding quality, accuracy and commitment to excellence are deeply embedded in our DNA. Science Photo Library inspires creative professionals and delivers engaging content of the highest quality for a wide range of clients in a variety of sectors. Visit sciencephoto.com for more information and stay connected on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Vimeo.