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On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude record
AI KEY TAKEAWAYS (TL;DR)
- Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before
Why it matters: Highlights progress and positive advancements shaping a better world.
On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.
