The X-24A, a dazzling dart-shaped lifting body aircraft, was a cornerstone in experimental aviation during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Developed by Martin Marietta for NASA and the US Air Force, this aircraft was a pivotal part of the X-plane series, designed to test and validate the concept of unpowered reentry and landing, which later influenced the Space Shuttle's design. The X-24A blazed through the skies at incredible speeds, pushing the boundaries of aerodynamics, heat resistance, and pilot skill. Its unique lifting body design, devoid of traditional wings, allowed it to glide back to Earth from high altitudes, providing invaluable data on controlled reentry. With its operational years spanning from 1969 to 1971, the X-24A not only demonstrated the feasibility of wingless spacecraft but also marked a significant leap forward in reusability and landing precision in aerospace technology.
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Whether worn alone or layered this jersey t-shirt is soft yet durable to withstand your toddler's playtime demands It's the perfect combination of both comfort and style The shirt has a ribbed collar double-stitched sleeves and self-fabric neck tape
- 100 combed ring-spun cotton
- Ash is 99 combed ring-spun cotton and 1 polyester
- Heather is 90 combed ring-spun cotton and 10 polyester
- Fabric weight 45 ozyd (153 gm)
- Side-seamed construction
- Double-needle sleeves and bottom hem
- Ribbed topstitch on collar
- Shoulder-to-shoulder self-fabric neck tape
- EasyTear label
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