X-15 | Flight 138

The Test Flight flight X-15 | Flight 138 departed Air launch to Suborbital flight atop a North American X-15, bound for Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
North American X-15
Launch site
Air launch to Suborbital flight
Launch pad
Edwards Air Force Base
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
X-15 | Flight 138 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-06-29T18:21:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — North American X-15 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — North American X-15 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Sub, successfully entering orbit.
  4. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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