X-43A hypersonic research aircraft mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket.

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft was mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket in late January at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

The first of three X-43A hypersonic research aircraft was mated to its modified Pegasus® booster rocket in late January at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

Photographer NASA/Tom Tschida
Location AFRC