(October 31, 1997) A unique, close-up view of the X-38 (Crew Return Vehicle) under the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership prior to launch of the lifting-body research vehicle. The photo was taken from the observation window of the B-52 bomber as it banked in flight. The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) research project is designed to develop the technology for a prototype emergency crew return vehicle or lifeboat for the International Space Station. Image # : EC97-44319-8

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Keywords: -52, -38, body, boeing, crew, crv, dryden, iss, lifting, rescue, return, vehicle