The X-38 prototype

The X-38 prototype crew return vehicle successfully completed the fourth flight of the program at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center with release at an altitude of 31,500 ft. from its B-52 carrier aircraft. The vehicle flew for 31 sec. before deploying its drogue chute and parafoil. There was no...

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