July 17, 1962 5:30 pm

Flight 62

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North American X-15

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July 17, 1962 5:30 pm

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Flight 62 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1962. Piloted by Robert M. White it reached an altitude of 95.9 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open 17:30 UTC
Window Close 17:41 UTC
Lift Off Jul 17, 1962 · 17:30 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 62
Rocket North American X-15
Destination Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Flight 62 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1962. Piloted by Robert M. White it reached an altitude of 95.9 km.

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United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open 17:30 UTC
Window Close 17:41 UTC
Lift Off Jul 17, 1962 · 17:30 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 62
Rocket North American X-15
Destination Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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