The black X-43A rode on the front of a modified Pegasus booster rocket hung from the special pylon under the wing of NASA's B-52B mother ship.
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The black X-43A rode on the front of a modified Pegasus booster rocket hung from the special pylon under the wing of NASA’s B-52B mother ship. The photo was taken during a captive carry flight Jan. 26, 2004 to verify systems before an upcoming launch.January 26, 2004NASA Photo / Carla Thomas› X-43A Project Description