The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket underwent combined systems testing while mounted…
The NASA X-43A hypersonic research vehicle and its Pegasus booster rocket, mounted beneath the wing of their B-52 mothership, had…
With its afterburners roaring, NASA research pilot Jim Smolka pulled NASA’s highly modified NF-15B research aircraft into a steep climb…
SR-71B Mach 3 trainer in flight at sunset.
SR-71 receiving flight prep maintenance pre-dawn.
Pathfinder on lakebed rolling out for test flight.
SR-71 in flight over Rogers Dry Lakebed.
SR-71B Mach 3 trainer in flight at sunset.
The third X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket dropped away from NASA’s B-52B launch aircraft over…
Pathfinder returning to a hangar at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
