NASA high altitude glider passes CDR

NASA's Apex high altitude flight experiment, a remotely piloted research glider designed to operate at altitudes above 70,000ft (21,350m), has passed its critical design review (CDR) and is on track for its first flight this year.

Keep reading this article by becoming a FlightGlobal member now

PLEASE REGISTER FOR FREE OR SIGN IN TO CONTINUE READING

FlightGlobal Premium Digital

You have reached your limit of free articles for this period. Register for a FREE account to read this article and benefit from:

  • Increased access to online news and in-depth articles from:
  • FlightGlobal Premium covering the global aviation industry
  • Airline Business providing insight for business leaders
  • Weekly newsletters on topics across the industry

Join now