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Flight 191

North American X-15United States Air ForceEdwards Air Force Base
Wednesday, November 15, 1967 · 06:30 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

North American X-15

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches1078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Mission Brief

X-15 Flight 3-65-97, also known as X-15 Flight 191 was a 1967 flight of the North American X-15. After reaching an altitude of 81.0 km, the aircraft entered a spin and broke apart mid air, killing pilot Michael J. Adams.

PayloadFlight 191
OrbitSuborbital
CustomerX-15
Stages0
PadEdwards Air Force Base, Air launch to Suborbital flight

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Edwards Air Force Base, Air launch to Suborbital flight

LAUNCH SITE
34.906°N, 117.884°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.