The Future: Web-posted 7/31/2001 A series of increasingly complex X-38 test vehicles is validating concepts through flight research that are expected to lead to a spacecraft capable of returning up to seven astronauts to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). Go to the News Index
Ready to Fly: Web-posted 7/31/2001 Launch! Launch! Launch! Those words and the sight of X-38 Vehicle 131R airlaunching from its host NASA NB-52B July 10 marked a moment of pride for the X-38 Team. Go to the Focus Index
An advanced X-38 prototype International Space Station "lifeboat" floated
