2.3K views · 40 reactions | Fact About NASA USAF X-15 [1961 - USA]...

The "White Ghost" Mach 6 Aircraft Powered by a Rocket. The X-15 Story Hypersonic flight remains one of the most difficult challenges in aviation history, and one aircraft stands above all others as the undisputed king of speed. The North American X-15A-2 was a unique variant of the legendary rocket plane program, designed specifically to push the envelope beyond Mach 6. While the standard X-15s were famous for their black Inconel-X skins, the A-2 variant is instantly recognizable by its striking

18K views · 654 reactions | Before walking on the Moon, Neil Armstrong was a NASA test pilot. He made his first flight in the experimental X-15 aircraft #OnThisDay in 1960, flying at nearly 4,000 mph! Get to know his contributions to aerospace research before he was selected as an astronaut. https://www.nasa.gov/people/neil-a-armstrong/ | NASA History | Facebook

The X-15 experimental aircraft achieved its first hypersonic flight on June 23, 1961, soaring at speeds over five times the speed of sound. Later, the X-43A reached about 7,000 mph using innovative engines that harnessed atmospheric oxygen. For nearly eight decades, NASA Armstrong has been at the forefront of high-speed research, achieving these and many other milestones. Today, our engineers are developing technologies to make space access safer and more affordable, and to bring routine commerc

351K views · 6K reactions | Today marks 65 years since the first...

209K views · 3.7K reactions | It's World Breathing Day! Take a look at air crews undergoing pressure breathing training!  This training prepared pilots and other aircrew for proper use of the upgraded life support systems installed on the X-59 and two F-15 chase aircraft, which would be used in the event of a cabin pressure loss at high altitudes. More here: https://go.nasa.gov/4ctNJgY | NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center | Facebook