X-15 | Flight 197

X-15 | Flight 197 rode a North American X-15 into space from Air launch to Suborbital flight, deploying 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 197 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-08-21T17:05:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    North American X-15 roars off the pad at Air launch to Suborbital flight.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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