
This image (captured from animation video) illustrates the separation of the X-43A research vehicle from the Pegasus booster. (LaRC Photo # EL-2000-00532)
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ED04-0082-3
Date Created
September 13, 2000
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AFRC
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image
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NASA
Location
LaRC
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