The cover of the June 30, 1975, issue featured a one-third scale model of the space shuttle orbiter built by Rockwell International. It was being readied for testing in the 40 x 80-ft. low-speed wind ...

In 1962, NASA’s Flight Research Center in California approved the construction of a prototype lifting body aircraft, which became the M2-F1, also known as the “ Flying Bathtub .” The designation is ...