Watch THE X-17 STORY, 1958

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. A color documentary from the USAF Special Film Project series that traces the development of the X-17, a 3-stage test missile designed to solve the re-entry problem. The film takes the viewer from drawing board to the X-17's test at a Cape Canaveral launching pad. This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material. The content summary for this video is adapted from an historical description provided by the government agency or donor at the time of production release.