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NASA Dryden X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator Photo Collection


On July 2, 1996, NASA selected Lockheed Martin to design, build, and fly the X-33 Advanced Technology Demonstrator test vehicle. The X-33, a half-scale vehicle, was to feature a lifting-body shape, a new "aerospike" rocket engine, and a rugged metallic thermal protection system. It was expected to demonstrate in flight the new technologies needed for a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV).
DFRC Photo # Photo Date Image Description
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EC98-44814-8 1998 X-33 air drop model - takeoff with mothership
EC98-44814-11 1998 X-33 air drop model - landing on lakebed
EC99-44921-1 1999 X-33 artist concept - 1999
EC97-44008-2 May 1997 X-33 Simulation flown by Program Deputy of Flight Operations Steve Ismael
EC97-44014-1 Apr 1997 X-33 Simulation lab and staff engineers
X-33 Launch Site Construction
PR2822-8 1998 X-33 launch site mount and translating shelter at Edwards Air Force Base
PR2823-9 1998 X-33 launch site at Edwards Air Force Base
X-33 Thermal Protection System - DFRC Press Release 98-26
EC98-44554-31 14 May 1998 F-15B in flight with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) on Flight Test Fixture
EC98-44554-8 14 May 1998 Closeup of F-15B Flight Test Fixture (FTF) with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

ED98-44831-4 1998 Artist concept computer graphic of Lockheed Martin X-33 Advance Technology Demonstrator vehicle in flight
ED97-43938-3 1997 Computer graphic of Lockheed Martin X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle over clouds and water
ED97-43938-4 1997 Computer graphic of Lockheed Martin Venturestar Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) releasing a satellite in orbit
ED97-43938-5 1997 Computer graphic of Lockheed Martin X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) mounted on NASA 747 ferry aircraft
ED97-43938-2 1997 Computer graphic of Lockheed Martin X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
ED97-43938-3 1997 Computer graphic of Lockheed Martin X-33 and Venturestar Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
ED97-43938-1 1997 Artist concept of X-33 and Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
EC96-43631-9 July 1996 X-33 by Lockheed Martin above Earth - computer graphic
EC96-43631-1 May 1996 X-33 by Lockheed Martin on launch pad - computer graphic
EC96-43631-2 May 1996 Venturestar by Lockheed Martin in orbit - computer graphic
EC96-43631-3 May 1996 Venturestar by Lockheed Martin releasing satellite - computer graphic
EC96-43631-4 May 1996 Venturestar by Lockheed Martin docked with space station - computer graphic
X-33 Contractor Design Proposals
EC95-43320-1 1996 X-33 contractor design proposals
EC96-43631-7 May 1996 X-33 proposal by Lockheed Martin - computer graphic
EC96-43631-5 May 1996 X-33 proposal by Rockwell - computer graphic
EC96-43631-6 May 1996 X-33 proposal by McDonnell Douglas - computer graphic
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