Edwards AFB
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01 Definition
The U.S. Air Force flight test center in California, associated with black-project flight testing and advanced aerospace vehicle evaluation. Edwards AFB has historically served as the primary testing ground for classified aircraft programs, including connections to NGAD and hypersonic vehicle testing.
02 Detailed_Analysis
The U.S. Air Force flight test center in California, associated with black-project flight testing. The U.S. Air Force flight test center in California, associated with black-project flight testing.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ Air Force flight test center in California, associated with black-project flight testing
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
The U.S. Air Force flight test center in California, associated with black-project flight testing.
Role: Glossary term: Edwards AFB
Entity Type: Concept — Edwards AFB is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
The U.S. Air Force flight test center in California, associated with black-project flight testing.
Related Concepts: Black Track, Flight Test
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
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Lockheed D-21, A-11, and YF-12 stealth aircraft undergo flight testing; Boeing-RocketDyne tests the AeroSpike XRS-2200 engine.
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The McDonnell Douglas DC-X and DC-XA conduct 12 flight tests at White Sands Missile Range, validating VTVL control systems for future propulsion.
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DC-X experimental reusable launch vehicle flight tests.
propulsion-physicsAnthony Pancotti Joins AFRL
Engineer Anthony Pancotti begins his tenure as a Senior Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards AFB.
personnelCHAMP First Flight Test
AFRL and Boeing successfully demonstrate the CHAMP airborne HPM platform at the Utah test range.
defense-programsCharles Chase reveals Skunk Works CFR
Public reveal of the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Compact Fusion Reactor concept.
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The U.S. Trivergence Protocol program splits into a 'black track' at Skunk Works and a 'gray track' ecosystem including UnLAB and Field Propulsion Technologies.
defense-programsFRCHX closeout and PLX succession
FRCHX program closeout; FRC/MTF lineage transitions to PLX and the CFR black track.
defense-programsMSNW LLC public funding cessation
MSNW LLC ceases receiving public federal funding; work likely absorbed into classified program.
defense-programs09 FAQ
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