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Description: This aerial photo of NASA's Global Hawk was taken at the Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va., outside of hangar N-159. Nearby cars put the size of the Global Hawk in perspective. The 44-foot-long Global Hawk has a wingspan of more than 116 feet, a height of 15 feet, and a gross takeoff weight of 26,750 pounds. Global Hawks are part of the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel (HS3) mission. Credit: NASA Wallops NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook

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Author: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from USA
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