March 5, 1967 11:05 pm
PRIME 2
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Atlas SLV-3
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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The Martin X-23 PRIME (Precision Recovery Including Maneuvering Entry) was a small uncrewed lifting body re-entry vehicle tested by the United States Air Force in the late 1960s. PRIME 2 was launched on 5 March 1967. This flight simulated a 1053 km cross range re-entry, and banking at hypersonic speeds. Several stringers on the main parachute failed to cut which lead to the loss of the vehicle.
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:05 UTC
Window Close
23:05 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 5, 1967 · 23:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Target Orbit
Suborbital
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
PRIME 2
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The Martin X-23 PRIME (Precision Recovery Including Maneuvering Entry) was a small uncrewed lifting body re-entry vehicle tested by the United States Air Force in the late 1960s. PRIME 2 was launched on 5 March 1967. This flight simulated a 1053 km cross range re-entry, and banking at hypersonic speeds. Several stringers on the main parachute failed to cut which lead to the loss of the vehicle.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3E
Launch Overview
Window Open
23:05 UTC
Window Close
23:05 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 5, 1967 · 23:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3E
Target Orbit
Suborbital
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
PRIME 2
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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