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Helios 2 Solar Probe: The Helios 2 Solar Probe, a NASA and German Aerospace Center (DLR) mission, holds the record for the fastest speed relative to the Sun. It reached a heliocentric speed of about 157,078 miles per hour (252,792 kilometers per hour) on April 17, 1976.
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North American X-15: The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft, operated by NASA and the U.S. Air Force, holds the official world record for the fastest speed ever recorded by a manned, powered aircraft. On October 3, 1967, X-15 pilot William J. “Pete” Knight achieved a speed of Mach 6.7 (4,520 miles per hour or 7,274 kilometers per hour) at an altitude of 102,100 feet (31,120 meters).
SR-71 Blackbird: The SR-71 Blackbird, a reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin, is known for its incredible…
