Attached to the same B-52B mothership that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's third X-43A performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, CA on September 27, 2004.
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Attached to the same B-52B mothership that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA’s third X-43A performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, CA on September 27, 2004. The X-43 remained mated to the B-52 throughout this mission, intended to check its readiness for launch scheduled later in the fall.September 27, 2004NASA Photo / Tom Tschida› X-43A Project Description