X-15 | Flight 174

A North American X-15 rocket launched X-15 | Flight 174 from Air launch to Suborbital flight, targeting 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 174 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-11-01T21:24:00.000Z
    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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