| DFRC Photo # |
Photo Date |
Image Description |
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X-43A Photo Collection Contact Sheet |
Flight 3
News Releases:
04-60
04-59
04-58
04-57
04-56
04-55
04-53
04-51
04-50
04-49 |
| ED04-0320-13 |
November 16, 2004 |
NASA's Brad Neal, X-43A Monitor Station Operator aboard NASA's B-52B mothership, performing pre-flight checks on November 16, 2004. |
| ED04-0320-16 |
November 16, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on November 16, 2004. |
| ED04-0320-21 |
November 16, 2004 |
NASA engineers monitor mission progress from a Dryden control room prior to launch of the X-43A scramjet and its booster from NASA's B-52B mothership. |
| EC04-0323-53 |
November 16, 2004 |
NASA avionics technicians Randy Wagner and Terry Bishop make final adjustments on the scramjet-powered X-43A before its record Mach 9.6 flight. |
| EC04-0324-146 |
November 16, 2004 |
The small size of the X-43A scramjet is evident in this nose-on view while mounted to its modified Pegasus booster under the wing of NASA's B-52B mothership. |
| EC04-0325-04 |
November 16, 2004 |
With the X-43A and its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA's venerable B-52B mothership climbs out after takeoff on its final research mission. |
| EC04-0325-23 |
November 16, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the third X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on November 16, 2004. |
| EC04-0325-32 |
November 16, 2004 |
A modified Pegasus rocket drops away after release from NASA's B-52B before accelerating the X-43A over a Pacific Ocean test range on Nov. 16, 2004. |
| EC04-0325-37 |
November 16, 2004 |
A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on Nov. 16, 2004. |
| EC04-0325-54 |
November 16, 2004 |
The Pegasus rocket that powered NASA's X-43A scramjet to almost Mach 10 test conditions leaves a bright arc in the Pacific sky during the boost phase. |
| EC04-0326-13 |
November 16, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B mothership, escorted by two F-18s, makes a final flyover after its last research mission that launched the X-43A on its record Mach 9.6 flight. |
| EC04-0327-16 |
November 16, 2004 |
Orbital Sciences Corp. technicians remove protective shrouds from the modified Pegasus booster before takeoff on the X-43A's Mach 9.6 record scramjet flight. |
Flight 2
News Releases:
04-20
04-16
04-15
04-14
04-12
04-06
04-03 04-02 |
| ED04-0261-2 |
September 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle on a captive carry evaluation flight September 27, 2004. |
| ED04-0261-1 |
September 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the third X-43A hypersonic research vehicle on a captive carry evaluation flight September 27, 2004. |
| ED04-0247-1 |
n/a |
X-43A Guinness World Record Certificate |
| ED04-0090-2 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on March 27, 2004. |
| ED04-0090-1 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on March 27, 2004. |
| ED04-0082-4 |
September 13, 2000 |
This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the X-43A research vehicle alone after separation from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00531) |
| ED04-0082-3 |
September 13, 2000 |
This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532) |
| ED04-0082-2 |
unknown |
Mach 7 wind tunnel test of the full-scale X-43A model with spare flight engine in Langley's 8-Foot High Temperature Tunnel. |
| ED04-0082-1 |
February 11, 2004 |
Vincent L. Rausch |
| ED04-0019-2 |
January 26, 2004 |
Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004. |
| ED04-0019-10 |
January 24, 2004 |
Engineers and technicians in the control room at the Dryden Flight Research Center must constantly monitor critical operations and checks during research projects like NASA's hypersonic X-43A. |
| ED04-0019-1 |
January 26, 2004 |
Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004. |
| EC04-0095-43 |
March 27, 2004 |
Employees atop DFRC's main building celebrate the return flyby of the B-52B aircraft after it launched the second X-43A aircraft on its successful flight. |
| EC04-0095-21 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA personnel in a control room during the successful second flight of the X-43A aircraft. |
| EC04-0093-01 |
March 23, 2004 |
The Hyper-X X-43A project team |
| EC04-0092-43 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B aircraft over the Dryden Flight Research Center after the successful launch of the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle. |
| EC04-0092-39 |
March 27, 2004 |
The second X-43A and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from NASA's B-52B launch aircraft over the Pacific Ocean. |
| EC04-0092-32 |
March 27, 2004 |
A modified Pegasus rocket ignites moments after release from the B-52B, beginning the acceleration of the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004. |
| EC04-0092-28 |
March 27, 2004 |
A modified Pegasus rocket drops steadily away after release from NASA's B-52B, before accelerating the X-43A over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004. |
| EC04-0092-18 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft cruises to a test range over the Pacific Ocean carrying the second X-43A vehicle attached to a Pegasus rocket on March 27, 2004. |
| EC04-0092-05 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on March 27, 2004. |
| EC04-0092-03 |
March 27, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft takes off carrying the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket, on March 27, 2004. |
| EC04-0091-49 |
March 27, 2004 |
The second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle, mounted under the right wing of the B-52B launch aircraft, viewed from the B-52 cockpit. |
| EC04-0091-39 |
March 26, 2004 |
NASA's B-52B launch aircraft at sunset with the second X-43A hypersonic research vehicle attached to a modified Pegasus rocket under its right wing. |
| EC04-0083-1 |
March 19, 2004 |
Joel Sitz |
| EC04-0029-50 |
January 26, 2004 |
The black X-43A rides on the front of a modified Pegasus booster rocket hung from the special pylon under the wing of NASA's B-52B mother ship. The photo was taken during a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004 to verify systems before an upcoming launch. |
| EC04-0029-28 |
January 26, 2004 |
NASA's B-52 mother ship carries the X-43A and its booster rocket on a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004. |
| EC04-0029-21 |
January 26, 2004 |
NASA's B-52 mother ship carries the X-43A and its booster rocket on a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004. |
| EC04-0029-17 |
January 26, 2004 |
NASA's B-52 mother ship carries the X-43A and its booster rocket on a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004. |
| EC04-0029-16 |
January 26, 2004 |
NASA's historic B-52 mothership carried the X-43A and its Pegasus booster rocket on a captive carry flight from Edwards Air Force Base. |
| EC01-0182-35 |
June 2, 2001 |
Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean. |
| EC01-0182-20 |
June 2, 2001 |
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. |
| EC01-0182-11 |
June 2, 2001 |
The X-43A/Pegasus combination dropped into the Pacific Ocean after losing control early in the first free-flight attempt. |
| EC01-0182-01 |
June 2, 2001 |
X-43A departs NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for first free-flight attempt. |
| EC01-0126-10 |
April 28, 2001 |
B-52/Pegasus with X-43A landing after first captive carry flight. |
| EC01-0126-07 |
April 28, 2001 |
B-52/Pegasus with X-43A in flight over Pacific Ocean. |
| EC01-0126-06 |
April 28, 2001 |
Close view of B-52/Pegasus with X-43A in flight. |
| EC01-0126-03 |
April 28, 2001 |
B-52/Pegasus with X-43A departing on first captive flight. |
| EC01-0079-5 |
March 13, 2001 |
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 |
| EC01-0079-4 |
March 15, 2001 |
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. |
| EC01-0079-3 |
March 15, 2001 |
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 |
| EC01-0079-2 |
March 15, 2001 |
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 |
| EC01-0079-1 |
March 15, 2001 |
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 |
| EC01-0023-2 |
January 31, 2001 |
The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft, shown here in its protective shipping jig, arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center |
| EC01-0019-20 |
January 22, 2001 |
Head-on view showing the X-43A hypersonic research aircraft after it was mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket |
| EC01-0019-18 |
January 22, 2001 |
X-43A hypersonic research aircraft mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket. |
| EC00-0023-9 |
January 2000 |
X-43A Undergoing Controlled Radio Frequency Testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base |
| EC00-0023-7 |
January 2000 |
X-43A Undergoing Controlled Radio Frequency Testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base |
| EC00-0023-27 |
January 2000 |
X-43A Undergoing Controlled Radio Frequency Testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base |
| EC00-0023-10 |
January 2000 |
X-43A Undergoing Controlled Radio Frequency Testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base |
| ED99-45243-01 |
1999 |
X-43A Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle - Artist Concept in Flight |
| EC99-45265-23 |
December 1999 |
X-43A Vehicle During Ground Testing |
| EC99-45265-22 |
December 1999 |
X-43A Vehicle During Ground Testing |
| EC99-45265-18 |
December 1999 |
X-43A Vehicle During Ground Testing |
| EC99-45265-11 |
December 1999 |
X-43A Vehicle During Ground Testing |
| EC99-45208-6 |
October 1999 |
X-43A/Hyper-X Vehicle Arrives at NASA Dryden |
| EC99-45208-13 |
October 1999 |
X-43A/Hyper-X Vehicle Arrives at NASA Dryden |
| EC99-45208-10 |
October 1999 |
X-43A/Hyper-X Vehicle Arrives at NASA Dryden |
| EC99-45146-3 |
August 25, 1999 |
Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test |
| EC99-45146-1 |
August 25, 1999 |
Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test |
| ED98-44824-1 |
1998 |
Artist Concept of X-43A/Hyper-X Hypersonic Experimental Research Vehicle in Flight |
| ED97-43968-4 |
1997 |
Hyper-X Research Vehicle - Artist Concept Mounted on Pegasus Rocket Attached to B-52 Launch Aircraft |
| ED97-43968-3 |
1997 |
Hyper-X Research Vehicle - Artist Concept in Flight with Scramjet Engine Firing |
| ED97-43968-2 |
1997 |
Hyper-X Research Vehicle - Artist Concept in Flight |
| ED97-43968-1 |
1997 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Image of Hyper-X Research Vehicle at Mach 7 with Engine Operating |
| EC97-44054-8 |
May 1997 |
Hyper-X and Pegasus Launch Vehicle: A Three-Foot Model of the Hypersonic Experimental Research Vehicle |
| EC97-44054-7 |
May 1997 |
Hyper-X and Pegasus Launch Vehicle: A Three-Foot Model of the Hypersonic Experimental Research Vehicle |
| EC97-44054-5 |
May 1997 |
Hyper-X and Pegasus Launch Vehicle: A Three-Foot Model of the Hypersonic Experimental Research Vehicle |
| EC97-44054-3 |
May 1997 |
Hyper-X and Pegasus Launch Vehicle: A Three-Foot Model of the Hypersonic Experimental Research Vehicle |
| EC97-44054-2 |
May 1997 |
Hyper-X and Pegasus Launch Vehicle: A Three-Foot Model of the Hypersonic Experimental Research Vehicle |
| EC96-43709-5 |
August 1996 |
Hyper-X Vehicle Model - Top Rear View |
| EC96-43709-4 |
August 1996 |
Hyper-X Vehicle Model - Top Front View |
| EC96-43709-3 |
August 1996 |
Hyper-X Vehicle Model - Front View |
| EC96-43709-2 |
August 1996 |
Hyper-X Vehicle Model - Side View |
| EC96-43709-1 |
August 1996 |
Hyper-X Vehicle Model - Side View |
