X-15 Research at the Edge of Space
Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Page : 40 pages
File Size : 34,2 MB
Release : 1964
Category : Aerodynamics, Supersonic
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 34,2 MB
Release : 1964
Category : Aerodynamics, Supersonic
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Author : Wendell H. Stillwell
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 34,50 MB
Release : 1965
Category : X-15 (Rocket aircraft).
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Page : pages
File Size : 50,83 MB
Release : 1964
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Author : Michelle Evans
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 24,24 MB
Release : 2022-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1496229843
The story of the X-15, the pioneering research flight program in the fifties and sixties, and its pilots.
Author : Peter E. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,98 MB
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1472819926
The revolutionary X-15 remains the fastest manned aircraft ever to fly. Built in the two decades following World War II, it was the most successful of the high-speed X-planes. The only recently broken 'sound barrier' was smashed completely by the X-15, which could hit Mach 6.7 and soar to altitudes above 350,000ft, beyond the edge of space. Several pilots qualified as astronauts by flying above 50 miles altitude in the X-15, including Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon. The three X-15s made 199 flights, testing new technologies and techniques which greatly eased America's entry into manned space travel, and made the Apollo missions and Space Shuttle viable propositions. With historical photographs and stunning digital artwork, this is the story of arguably the greatest of the X-Planes.
Author : Estados Unidos National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,88 MB
Release : 1964
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Author : Estados Unidos. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Page : 32 pages
File Size : 38,49 MB
Release : 1964
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Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,45 MB
Release : 2000
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Author : Dennis R. Jenkins
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 23,73 MB
Release : 2010-12-08
Category : Aerodynamics, Hypersonic
ISBN : 9781470025854
The X-15 was the ultimate "X" vehicle. Built in the 1950s, she became the fastest and highest-flying winged aircraft of its time. During 199 flights from 1959 through 1968, she collected data about hypersonic flight that was invaluable to aeronautics and to developers of the space shuttle. This book describes the genesis of the program, the design and construction of the aircraft, years of research flights and the experiments that flew aboard them.-publisher description.
Author : Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 26,31 MB
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030681300
Stratospheric balloons are powerful tools used to study the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as the greater cosmos beyond. This book describes the science and technology behind modern stratospheric ballooning, along with the surprising ways it has impacted our daily lives. The book takes you through every step of the process, starting with an in-depth introduction to basic balloon types and their uses before delving into balloon construction and mission planning. Along the way, you will learn about the novel technologies that have radically changed these balloons and their ability to launch, control and navigate them over specific ground targets. Next follows an exploration of their incredible applications, including research in atmospheric science, cosmology and astronomy, earth studies, meteorology, and aerobiology, and also commercial capabilities such as Internet networks and high-altitude tourism. The community of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs involved in stratospheric ballooning is only ever growing. This book shows you how these national and international efforts have truly soared in recent years, and it will be an enjoyable read for anybody interested in learning more about how science and commerce are conducted in the stratosphere, at the edge of space.