X-15 | Flight 90

X-15 | Flight 90 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 90 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1963-07-19T18:20:05.000Z
    Liftoff
    North American X-15 clears the pad at Air launch to Suborbital flight and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    North American X-15 pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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