August 10, 1965 7:24 pm

Flight 143

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North American X-15

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August 10, 1965 7:24 pm

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Flight 143 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 82.6 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open 19:24 UTC
Window Close 19:34 UTC
Lift Off Aug 10, 1965 · 19:24 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 143
Rocket North American X-15
Destination Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Flight 143 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 82.6 km.

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United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open 19:24 UTC
Window Close 19:34 UTC
Lift Off Aug 10, 1965 · 19:24 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 143
Rocket North American X-15
Destination Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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