Scottcrossfield

(1990 VD7 )
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NOW @ 19 CAP 5
FOUND @ 29 ARI 1
 
Inclination: 3.417
Eccentricity: 0.004
Period: 3.467 years
AU 2.29
Type: 0000

Discovery Chart

10.11.1990 20:04 Klet 14e17 48n53 observations 1


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Test pilot Albert Scott Crossfield (1921-2006) was the first X-15 pilot and made a total of 14 flights. In 1953 Crossfield was the first pilot to exceed Mach 2 in the D-558-II Skyrocket. While an NACA research pilot, he made a total of 87 flights in the rocket-powered X-1 and D-558-II research aircraft.


Discovered on 10-11-1990 in Klet by Mrkos, A.

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