November 15, 1967 6:30 pm
Flight 191
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North American X-15
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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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.
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:30 UTC
Window Close
18:34 UTC
Lift Off
Nov 15, 1967 · 18:30 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 191
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:30 UTC
Window Close
18:34 UTC
Lift Off
Nov 15, 1967 · 18:30 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 191
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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