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NASA test pilot Neil Armstrong is seen here next to the X-15 ship #1 (56-6670) after a research flight.
The X-15-3 (56-6672) research aircraft is secured by ground crew after landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed.
On 15 November 1967, X-15 Ship #3 was launched over Delamar Lake, NV, with Maj. Michael J. Adams at the…
Dryden pilot Neil Armstrong is seen here next to the X-15 ship #1 (56-6670) after a research flight.
Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.
NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962.
This photo shows the X-15 cockpit.
Four of the five surviving X-15 pilots were on hand when astronaut wings were presented to the three NASA pilots…
The rocket-powered X-15 aircraft leaves a spectacular contrail as it begins its climb after launch from its modified B-52B mothership…
The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft begins its climb after launch at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
