During the 1960s Cold War era, the US Air Force and NASA tested the rocket-powered X-15 research aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, setting altitude and speed records by reaching the edge of outer space.
The X-15, a rocket-powered aircraft, was tested by the U.S.A.F. and NASA during the Cold War era, breaking altitude and speed records and venturing to the edge of outer space.
During the 1960s Cold War era, the US Air Force and NASA tested the rocket-powered X-15 research aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, setting altitude and speed records by reaching the edge of outer space.