August 21, 1968 5:05 pm
Flight 197
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North American X-15
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Flight 197 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1968. Piloted by William H. Dana it reached an altitude of 81.4 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:05 UTC
Window Close
17:14 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 21, 1968 · 17:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Air launch to Suborbital flight
Launch Pad
Edwards Air Force Base
Target Orbit
Suborbital
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Flight 197
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Flight 197 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1968. Piloted by William H. Dana it reached an altitude of 81.4 km.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:05 UTC
Window Close
17:14 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 21, 1968 · 17:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Air launch to Suborbital flight
Launch Pad
Edwards Air Force Base
Target Orbit
Suborbital
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Flight 197
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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