X-15 Documentary focused on the X-15 as a near-space vehicle. Early test footage, engineers in mission control room, in-flight footage from B-52 and chase aircraft, on-board the X-15, accidents, audio, maintenance, and pilots.
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NASA ID
NDTV001077-X-15_Documentary_Revised
Date Created
February 1, 2021
Center
AFRC
Media Type
video
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