This is a very unique vehicle. During the early part of the flight, it acts like a spacecraft. In the middle phase, the HTV reenters the atmosphere like the Space Shuttle, and in the latter stage, it flies like an aircraft. It is an interesting mix of challenges and technologies.

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We are now starting to build the HTV-1's critical flight hardware components. The entire test vehicle will be integrated at the Lockheed Martin Corporation's facility in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

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