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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:missile
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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computerized systems
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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approximately 10 minutes
approximately 100,000 feet
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gptkbp:analysis
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post-flight analysis conducted
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gptkbp:collaborations
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NASA and DARPA
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:Defense_Advanced_Research_Projects_Agency_(DARPA)
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gptkbp:collection
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real-time data during flight
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gptkbp:control_system
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autonomous flight control
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gptkbp:design_feature
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no wings
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gptkbp:development
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1996 to 2004
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gptkbp:engine_type
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scramjet engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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successful
March 27, 2004
collected during all test flights
three successful test flights
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gptkbp:first_powered_flight_date
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November 16, 2004
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gptkbp:flight_style
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gptkb:3
high-speed performance
predefined trajectory
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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liquid hydrogen
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA budget
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gptkbp:has_implications_for
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potential for future space travel
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gptkbp:has_programs
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Hyper-X program
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first successful scramjet flight
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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X-43
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gptkbp:hypersonic_speed_definition
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speeds greater than Mach 5
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gptkbp:impact_on_aerospace_engineering
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gptkb:significant
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gptkbp:inspiration
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future hypersonic vehicles
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
completed
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:modified_Pegasus_rocket
gptkb:Boeing
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gptkbp:launch_window
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air launch from B-52 bomber
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gptkbp:length
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14.7 feet
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:max_speed
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Mach 9.6
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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demonstrated sustained hypersonic flight
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:2004
gptkb:X-51_Waverider
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gptkbp:purpose
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gptkb:research
hypersonic flight research
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gptkbp:record_speed_achieved
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7,310 km/h
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gptkbp:research_areas
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hypersonic flight
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gptkbp:research_focus
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aerodynamics at hypersonic speeds
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gptkbp:research_output
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advancements in hypersonic technology
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gptkbp:significance
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first aircraft to fly at hypersonic speeds using air-breathing engines
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:X-51_Waverider
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 1,000 pounds
1,000 pounds
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gptkbp:wingspan
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12 feet
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Langley_Research_Center
gptkb:Dryden_Flight_Research_Center
gptkb:Glenn_Research_Center
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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