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For release: 07/24/03
Photo release #: 03-126


X-37 technology demonstrator completes structural tests in preparation for atmospheric flight test program

Photo description: NASA's X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle is installed in a structural test facility at Boeing's Huntington Beach, Calif., plant. The tests, which were completed in July 2003, were conducted to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle in preparation for atmospheric flight tests. The X-37 is a flight demonstrator project to flight test advancing technologies for NASA's Orbital Space Plane Program.Large 1989 x 3000 (300)
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NASA's X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle is installed in a structural test facility at Boeing's Huntington Beach, Calif., plant. The tests, which were completed in July 2003, were conducted to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle in preparation for atmospheric flight tests. The X-37 is a flight demonstrator project to flight test advancing technologies for NASA's Orbital Space Plane Program. (Rod Davis/Boeing)

 

Photo description: A Boeing technician makes adjustments to composite panels on NASA's X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle in preparation for structural testing at Boeing's Huntington Beach, Calif., plant. The proof tests to validate the structural integrity of the airframe were successfully completed in July 2003. Atmospheric flight tests are scheduled for mid-2004. Technologies demonstrated will aid in the design of the Orbital Space Plane.Large 2298 x 3000 (300)
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A Boeing technician makes adjustments to composite panels on NASA's X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle in preparation for structural testing at Boeing's Huntington Beach, Calif., plant. The proof tests to validate the structural integrity of the airframe were successfully completed in July 2003. Atmospheric flight tests are scheduled for mid-2004. Technologies demonstrated will aid in the design of the Orbital Space Plane. (Rod Davis/Boeing)

 

Photo description: Boeing technicians at the Huntington Beach plant make adjustments to composite panels on NASA's X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle prior to proof tests to validate the airframe structure. The X-37 is an advanced technology flight demonstrator designed to test technologies for the Orbital Space Plane Program.Large 3000 x 2037 (300)
Medium 720 x 489 (72)
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Boeing technicians at the Huntington Beach plant make adjustments to composite panels on NASA's X-37 Approach and Landing Test Vehicle prior to proof tests to validate the airframe structure. The X-37 is an advanced technology flight demonstrator designed to test technologies for the Orbital Space Plane Program. (Rod Davis/Boeing)


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