June 27, 1963 5:56 pm
Flight 87
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North American X-15
Air launch to Suborbital flight
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Flight 87 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. Piloted by Robert A. Rushworth it reached an altitude of 86.7 km.
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:56 UTC
Window Close
18:06 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 27, 1963 · 17:56 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 87
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Flight 87 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. Piloted by Robert A. Rushworth it reached an altitude of 86.7 km.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Launch Overview
Window Open
17:56 UTC
Window Close
18:06 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 27, 1963 · 17:56 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 87
Rocket
North American X-15
Destination
Suborbital
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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