Nothing like a sunrise ☀️and a rocket launch 🚀! Our remote cameras on Wallops Island caught this view of the RockSat-X launch showing liftoff and second stage ignition of the Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket. | NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

LIFTOFF! Northrop Grumman Corporation's CRS-11 mission successfully launched from Pad 0A in Virginia at 4:46 p.m. The Cygnus cargo spacecraft successfully deployed and is on its way to the International Space Station. | NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

Today is our launchiversary! 73 years ago today, the first test rocket launched from Wallops Island. Wallops Flight Facility has continued to explore and innovate launch technologies ever since! Take a look back at some of our launches throughout Wallops history. | NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

Welcome to Wallops, U.S. AirForce Thunderbirds! Despite some low cloud coverage, the team was able to safely land their F-16 aircraft at Wallops in preparation for the upcoming OC Air Show. More performers will be arriving throughout the week! The Thunderbirds will be out practicing Friday afternoon and performing June 16-17. How to watch from the Visitor Center: https://go.nasa.gov/2M8bHSH. | NASA's Wallops Flight Facility

In honor of Women's History Month, we spoke to Cate Easmunt, who has spent her career in the Aircraft Office and flying planes for NASA. She reflects on her career and has advice for young aspiring female pilots. "Don't let anyone else take your dream away. If that's what you desire, go for it," she says. | NASA's Wallops Flight Facility