January 17, 1963 4:59 pm
Flight 77
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North American X-15
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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Flight 77 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. Piloted by Joseph A. Walker it reached an altitude of 82.7 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:59 UTC
Window Close
19:09 UTC
Lift Off
Jan 17, 1963 · 16:59 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 77
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Flight 77 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. Piloted by Joseph A. Walker it reached an altitude of 82.7 km.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:59 UTC
Window Close
19:09 UTC
Lift Off
Jan 17, 1963 · 16:59 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 77
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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