Touch Down by AliceFromLake
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X-24A just before landing. The lifting body aircraft studied the feasibility of maneuvering and landing an aerodynamic craft designed for reentry from space. These lifting bodies were air launched by a B-52 mother ship, then flew powered by their own rocket engines before making an unpowered approach and landing. They helped validate the concept that a space shuttle could make accurate landings without power.
Comments (3)
ikke.evc
Fantastic work. Here some more X-24A
starship64 Online Now!
Very nicely done.
steelrazer
Really nice historical event piece to add to the roster. Nice detail touches as well. I'm really enjoying these.