The Rockwell X-30 was a cutting-edge technology demonstrator project developed for the National Aerospace Plane (NASP). The development of this plan was a contributing fragment for a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) spacecraft and passenger airliner project by the United States. More @Wikipedia
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