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July 19, 1963 6:20 pm

Flight 90

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North American X-15

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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July 19, 1963 6:20 pm

Last Updated:

2026-07-13 22:00:51

Flight 90 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. It was the first of two X-15 missions that passed the 100-km high Kármán line.

Launch Overview

Window Open 18:20 UTC

Window Close 18:20 UTC

Lift Off Jul 19, 1963 · 18:20 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 90

Rocket North American X-15

Destination Suborbital

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

Other Launches

Flight 90 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. It was the first of two X-15 missions that passed the 100-km high Kármán line.

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United States Air Force

Edwards Air Force Base