July 21, 2000 X-Press Issue

Volume 42 Issue 8 Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California July 21, 2000

B-52 workhorse valued in research aircraft stable

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This classic photo from 1969 shows the Dryden B-52 No. 008 flying by the HL-10 and its pilot, Bill Dana. The HL-10 lifting body is one of many tales in the storied existence of the B-52 that just had its 45th anniversary.

By Roy Bryant
B-52 Project Manager

It was a Southern California kind of day at Boeing Field, Seattle, Wash., on June 11, 1955. There were ideal conditions for RB-52B-0008 to make its maiden production test flight. RB is a designation for a dual-capable reconnaissance/bomber.

At the time no one could have predicted that four and one-half decades in the future this aircraft still would be flying and making significant contributions.

Continued

Dryden hosts X-planes and technology event

By Jay Levine
X-Press Editor

Exploring the final frontier will require new generations of more economical spacecraft that use the latest technologies - including some that have yet to be proven.

Mitigating the risks and reducing the costs of development for these new spacecraft are ongoing with a new generation of experimental vehicles designed to validate propulsion, material, avionics and components that will lead to exponentially less expensive access to space.

Continued

Dynamic Dryden testbed prepares for flights

X-38 impresses at German air show

F-18 No. 847 is back in the air

Blended Wing Body aircraft research on target

Dryden hosts NACA reunion

Be aware of eye safety measures

Exchange Events

Dryden's Health Unit relocates to improved facilities

Students learn nuts and bolts of competition in Robotics effort

Spear is a top role model

X-Press wins national honors

Technology could lead to new propulsion system

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