X-15 | Flight 197
United States Air Force · North American X-15 · Edwards Air Force Base, Air launch to Suborbital flight
United States Air Force's 459th launch · 26th this year
August 21, 1968Add to calendar
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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Aug 21, 17:05 – Aug 21, 17:14 UTC
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Flight 197
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.
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
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William H. DanaPilot · NASA
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