It's the 20th anniversary of the X-43A record speed flight! ⭐ NASA’s X-43A experimental aircraft set the world speed record for a jet-powered aircraft 20 years ago on Nov. 16, 2004. The flight originated from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The B-52B carried a Pegasus rocket under its wing, and the X-43A was attached to the rocket’s nose. Once in position over the Pacific Ocean, the rocket air-launched and its engine fired, and once in position, the X-43A’s engine

2.1K views · 33 reactions | In May 1969, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Apollo 10 crew set the world speed record of 24,790 mph -- but when it came to the Indy 500, they thought drivers like Mario Andretti were going "too fast." In honor of Andretti's 80th birthday, watch "Drive Like Andretti" tonight at 9:30PM ET on NBCSN. | NBC Sports | Facebook