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Framed Print of X-24B on Lakebed
The X-24B is seen here on the lakebed at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The X-24B was the last aircraft to fly in Drydens Lifting Body program. Lifting bodies were wingless vehicles designed to fly back to Earth from space and be landed like an aircraft at a pre-determined site. First to fly the X-24B was John Manke, conducting a glide flight on August 1, 1973. He was also the pilot on the first powered mission on November 15, 1973. Among the final flights with the X-24B were two precise landings on the main concrete runway at Edwards which showed that accurate unpowered reentry vehicle landings were operationally feasible. These missions were flown by Manke and Air Force Maj. Mike Love, and represented the final milestone in a program that helped write the flight plan for todays Space Shuttle program. The final powered flight with the X-24B was on September 23, l975. The pilot was Bill Dana, and it was also the last rocket-powered flight flown at Dryden. It was Dana who also flew the last X-15 mission about seven years earlier. Top speed reached with the X-24B was l, l64 mph (Mach l.76) by Love. The highest altitude reached was 74, 100 feet, by Manke. The information the lifting body program generated contributed to the data base that led to development of todays Space Shuttle program. The X-24B is on public display at the Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Space Image feature a selection of NASA's incredible imagery. © NASA
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NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
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Experience the thrill of space exploration with our Framed Prints featuring the iconic image of X-24B on Lakebed. Witness the historic moment when this groundbreaking NASA spacecraft came to rest on the desert floor at the Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. This limited-edition framed print captures the essence of innovation and human achievement, making it an addition to any room in your home or office. Order yours today and bring a piece of space history into your living space.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 22.4cm (7.6" x 8.8")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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