X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV)

First Flight: March 12, 1998
Mission: Prototype (80% actual size) of Proposed Crew Return Vehicle for International Space Station
Major Accomplishments: Proved that lifting body design is capable of serving as CRV. 

Power Source: N/A 
Wing Span: 14" 6"
Length: 28' 6"
Maximum Achieved Speed: 500 mph (unpowered, free fall)

Additional Information: The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) research project was designed to test the technology needed for the proposed CRV for the ISS. The X-38 was unpiloted, air-dropped and used a para-glider configuration for landing.