X-15 (1960-1980)

The film discusses the X15 rocket-powered research airplane, which was piloted by test pilots for nine years, completing 199 flights that explored the edges of space. Notably, it highlights the unique design features of the X15, including its Inconel X steel skin to withstand extreme temperatures and a powerful rocket engine. Pilots like Joe Engel contributed to significant advancements in hypersonic flight, providing valuable data that informed NASA’s space shuttle program. The X15 is recognized as a precursor to modern spacecraft and has influenced current flight techniques.

Keywords
X15, test pilots, hypersonic flight, NASA, Joe Engel, rocket engine, Inconel X steel, space exploration, space shuttle, aviation history

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