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Returning to the Hangar

Returning to the Hangar
Pathfinder returning to a hangar at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.

ES95-43373-18
Pathfinder returning to a hangar at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. Pathfinder flew at an airspeed of only 15 to 25 mph. Although pitch control was maintained by the use of tiny elevons on the trailing edge of the wing, turns and yaw control were accomplished by slowing down or speeding up the motors on the outboard sections of the wing.

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1995
NASA Photo / Les Teal