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February 8, 1961
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Air Force Maj. Bob White prepares for an upcoming X-15 rocket ship flight with a powerful new engine, following a rehearsal test reaching 2,112 mph. The new model aims for altitudes of 50-100 miles at 4,000 mph, featuring a 'Hot Nose' for safe re-entry.
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Powerful New Engine In X15 Awaits Test Pilot
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE. Calif. (AP) - The next X15 rocket ship flight for Air Force Maj. Bob White - possibly next week -- will be in a model with powerful new engine.
White rehearsed for this role yesterday by testing the rocket ship's new "Hot Nose" in an X15 with a small temporary power plant developing 16,000 pounds of thrust. He reached a speed of 2,112 mph during an 11-minute flight.
The more powerful model is designed eventually to rocket man from 50 to 100 miles at speeds of 4,000 mph.
The X15's new rounded nose, replacing the earlier needle-like antenna, contains instruments to help the pilot re-enter the atmosphere at a safe angle.
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE. Calif. (AP) - The next X15 rocket ship flight for Air Force Maj. Bob White - possibly next week -- will be in a model with powerful new engine.
White rehearsed for this role yesterday by testing the rocket ship's new "Hot Nose" in an X15 with a small temporary power plant developing 16,000 pounds of thrust. He reached a speed of 2,112 mph during an 11-minute flight.
The more powerful model is designed eventually to rocket man from 50 to 100 miles at speeds of 4,000 mph.
The X15's new rounded nose, replacing the earlier needle-like antenna, contains instruments to help the pilot re-enter the atmosphere at a safe angle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
X 15 Rocket Ship
Test Pilot
Bob White
Hot Nose
Edwards Air Force Base
Rocket Flight
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob White
Where did it happen?
Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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Key Persons
Bob White
Location
Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Story Details
Maj. Bob White tests the X-15's new 'Hot Nose' in a rehearsal flight reaching 2,112 mph with a temporary engine. The upcoming flight will use a more powerful engine designed for 50-100 mile altitudes at 4,000 mph, aiding safe atmospheric re-entry.