flown missionSuccess

X-15 | Flight 197

United States Air ForceEdwards Air Force Base — Air launch to Suborbital flight

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name
Flight 197
Type
Test Flight
Target orbit
Suborbital (Sub)

Flight 197 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1968. Piloted by William H. Dana it reached an altitude of 81.4 km.

schedule

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vehicle & provider

Rocket
North American X-15
Provider
United States Air Force
Type
Government
Country
USA

launch site

Pad
Edwards Air Force Base
Location
Air launch to Suborbital flight
Country
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