Picture of the Day: Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules Mountain View

A Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft conducts division tactical navigation training near Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., Aug. 18, 2017. The aircraft is assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

Watch: NASA Mars Helicopter!

Yes, NASA does have a Mars Helicopter! The Mars Helicopter, a small, autonomous rotorcraft, will travel with the agency’s Mars 2020 rover mission, currently scheduled to launch in July 2020, to demonstrate the viability and potential of heavier-than-air vehicles on the Red Planet. “NASA has a proud history of firsts,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “The idea […]

Picture of the Day: USMC KC-130 Formation Flying

Pilots in a Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft conduct navigation training from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., Aug. 18, 2017. The training allows the pilots to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single location, which enhances operational efficiency. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego