Dive into the riveting story of the North American X-15, the legendary rocket plane that bridged the gap between conventional airplanes and the Space Shuttle. Uncover the triumphs and tragedies of the pilots who rode this hypersonic beast to the threshold of space, facing deadly G-forces, blistering heat, and the unforgiving vacuum of the upper atmosphere. Learn about the radical aerospace innovations that made Mach 6.7 possible. Mach 6.7: America's Most Dangerous Ride to Space. Piloting a Bomb: Inside the Cockpit of the X-15 | 1:44:54 DroneScapes | 496K subscribers | 47,838 views | May 2, 2026