X-15 | Flight 150

X-15 | Flight 150 lifted off aboard a North American X-15 from Air launch to Suborbital flight, carrying its payload to 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 150 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-09-28T18:08:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    North American X-15 lifts off from Air launch to Suborbital flight.
  2. Max-Q
    North American X-15 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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