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Hyper-X Combined Systems Test

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Hyper-X Combined Systems Test - March 15, 2001

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

B-52/Pegasus with X-43A departing on first captive flight. The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket recently underwent combined systems testing while mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft.
Close view of B-52/Pegasus with X-43A in flight. The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket nestled under the wing of NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft during pre-flight systems testing.
B-52/Pegasus with X-43A in flight over Pacific Ocean. NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway with the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket slung from a pylon under its right wing.
B-52/Pegasus with X-43A landing after first captive carry flight. NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft rolls down a taxiway with the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket attached to a pylon under its right wing.
B-52/Pegasus with X-43A landing after first captive carry flight. The X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus® booster rocket mounted to NASA's NB-52B carrier aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.


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