NASA Armstrong Flight Tests Generation Orbit’s Hypersonic Testbed on Agency C-20A

NASA’s C-20A with Generation Orbit’s hypersonic testbed attached is chased by the agency’s F-18 jet for safety and photography.

NASA’s C-20A with Generation Orbit’s hypersonic testbed attached is chased by the agency’s F-18 jet for safety and photography.

Photographer NASA/Jim Ross
Location AFRC
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