Black Bird of Space
- Episode aired Apr 25, 1962
- 1h
The story of the X-15, the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the first space capsules reached orbit. It proved to be a crucial testing ... Read allThe story of the X-15, the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the first space capsules reached orbit. It proved to be a crucial testing ground for both astronauts and hardware.The story of the X-15, the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the first space capsules reached orbit. It proved to be a crucial testing ground for both astronauts and hardware.