Each day we feature a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Delta Clipper experimental rocket or DC-X is intended as a development vehicle to pave the way for a reusable single stage to orbit rocket. Shown here, in an artists conception, it has made several successful test flights since its maiden voyage in August of 1993 - taking off like a rocket , hovering and moving horizontally, and landing tail first on a designated landing pad.
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