October 17, 1967 5:40 pm
Flight 190
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North American X-15
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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Flight 190 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1967. Piloted by William J. Knight it reached an altitude of 85.5 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:40 UTC
Window Close
17:50 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 17, 1967 · 17:40 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 190
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Flight 190 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1967. Piloted by William J. Knight it reached an altitude of 85.5 km.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:40 UTC
Window Close
17:50 UTC
Lift Off
Oct 17, 1967 · 17:40 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 190
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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