On June 26, 1959, then-Langley-research Francis Rogallo examined the Rogallo wing in the 7x10 FT Tunnel. Originally conceived as a means of bringing manned spacecraft to controlled, soft Landings, Rogallo's concept was avidly embraced by later generations of hang-gliding enthusiasts. Photograph published in Winds of Change, 75th Anniversary NASA publication (page 18), by James Schultz.
