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X-51A

Engine

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Chronology

4 events

2010 May 26

10:10 GMT - . Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: Edwards TL1. Launch Platform: B-52H. LV Family: ATACMS. Launch Vehicle: X-51A.
  • Nation: USA. Apogee: 19 km (11 mi). Air dropped in Point Mugu Drop Zone..

2011 June 13

Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: Edwards RW04/22. Launch Platform: B-52H. LV Family: ATACMS. Launch Vehicle: X-51A.
  • Nation: USA. Agency: USAF RL. Air dropped in Point Mugu Drop Zone..

2012 August 14

18:35 GMT - . Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: Edwards RW04/22. Launch Platform: B-52H. LV Family: ATACMS. Launch Vehicle: X-51A.
  • Nation: USA. Agency: USAF RL. Air dropped in Point Mugu Drop Zone..

2013 May 1

Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: Edwards RW04/22. Launch Platform: B-52H. LV Family: ATACMS. Launch Vehicle: X-51A.
  • Nation: USA. Agency: USAF RL. Air dropped in Point Mugu Drop Zone..