Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar
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The Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar was a United States Air Force program to develop a spaceplane that could be used for a variety of military missions, including aerial reconnaissance, bombing, space rescue, s
Artist's impression of the X-20 during re-entry
Artist's conception of an X-20 Dyna-Soar after separation from booster (1961)
Artist's impression of the X-20 on landing approach at Edwards Air Force Base
An artist's impression of Dyna-Soar being launched using a Titan booster, with large fins added to the Titan's first stage
Neil Armstrong
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Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who, as the commander of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, became the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator,
Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar
…In April 1960, seven astronauts were secretly chosen for the Dyna-Soar program: Neil Armstrong (1930–2012; NASA) 1960–1962 William H. "Bill" Dana (1930–2014; NASA) 1960–1962…
Armstrong in 1969
Ensign Neil Armstrong on May 23, 1952
F9F-2 Panthers over Korea, with Armstrong piloting S-116 (left)
Armstrong, 26, as a test pilot at the NACA High-Speed Flight Station at Edwards AFB, California