
Pathfinder on lakebed preparing for test flight.

With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA’s B-52B mothership climbed out after takeoff on…

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.