June 29, 1965 6:21 pm

Flight 138

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North American X-15

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June 29, 1965 6:21 pm

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Flight 138 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1965. Piloted by Joe H. Engle it reached an altitude of 85.5 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open 18:21 UTC
Window Close 18:32 UTC
Lift Off Jun 29, 1965 · 18:21 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 138
Rocket North American X-15
Destination Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Flight 138 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1965. Piloted by Joe H. Engle it reached an altitude of 85.5 km.

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United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open 18:21 UTC
Window Close 18:32 UTC
Lift Off Jun 29, 1965 · 18:21 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 138
Rocket North American X-15
Destination Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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