Space Facts II - The Aerospace Plane

The video discusses the National Aerospace Plane, a joint effort by NASA and the Department of Defense, highlighting its role in advancing aeronautics and space technology. It reviews the history of experimental aircraft like the Bell X-1 and X-15, which achieved significant milestones. The video also explores future aerospace technologies, including the X-30, and international efforts by Europe and Japan to develop similar technologies, emphasizing the promise of affordable space access.

What types of propulsion systems will the X30 experimental plane utilize?

How does America's national aerospace plane technology promise to impact access to space in the 21st century?