This photo shows the X-15 cockpit.
Four of the five surviving X-15 pilots were on hand when astronaut wings were presented to the three NASA pilots…
The rocket-powered X-15 aircraft leaves a spectacular contrail as it begins its climb after launch from its modified B-52B mothership…
The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft begins its climb after launch at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
This photo illustrates how the X-15 rocket powered aircraft was taken aloft under the wing of a B-52.
The second X-15 rocket plane (56-6671) is shown with two external fuel tanks which were added during its conversion to…
The X-15 flight crew, left to right: Air Force Captain Joseph H. Engle, Air Force Major Robert A. Rushworth, NASA…
Instruments of X-15 ship 3 control panel show the final Honeywell MH-96 configuration as it appeared in 1966.
X-15A #2 in flight. First flight with dummy ramjet attached. Flight 2-51-92, Pete Knight – pilot.
X-15A #2 is rolled out of the paint shop after having the full-scale ablative applied.