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Hyper-X 1 st Test Flight

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Hyper-X 1 st Test Flight - June 2, 2001

NASA DFRC Press Releases

Thumbnails/descriptions of first flight photos are given below,
each thumbnail is linked to the corresponding page in the Dryden Hyper-X Photo Gallery

B-52 take off X-43A departs NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for first free-flight attempt.
Stack release Moments after release from NASA's B-52 carrier aircraft, the X-43A/Pegasus "stack" is seen before ignition of the Pegasus rocket motor on.
Booster ignition Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean.
Out of control The X-43A/Pegasus combination dropped into the Pacific Ocean after losing control early in the first free-flight attempt.

B-52 take off First flight handout, front and back pages.
Stack release First flight handout, inside pages.
Booster ignition First flight handout, ground track.

 

 


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