DC-XA is flown twice, on consecutive days

1996-06-19T00:00:00

THE MCDONNELL Douglas DC-XA re-useable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) launch- vehicle demonstrator and precursor to the X-33, had its second and third test flights on 5 and 6 June. The 26h launch turn around, impressed NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin, who comments: "We are going to replace the Shuttle with this".

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