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NASA Research Pilot Bill Dana flew the HL-10 lifting body to an altitude of 90,030 ft (more than 27 km), setting the altitude record for the lifting body program #OTD in 1970.

About the HL-10: https://go.nasa.gov/3xM3YCy

📷 Dana after his 4th free flight in the HL-10 in Sept. 1969
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NASA Armstrong Fact Sheet: HL-10 Lifting Body

HL-10 Lifting Body Project Summary Edwards, CA, from July 1966 to November 1975 to study and validate the concept of safely maneuvering and landing a low lift-over-drag vehicle designed for reentry from space.
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