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X-15 | Flight 191
X-15 | Flight 191 launched on Wed, Nov 15, 1967, 06:30 PM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch FailureUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Nov 1967
NET Wed, Nov 15, 1967, 06:30 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
North American X-15Vehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Edwards Air Force BasePad
Air launch to Suborbital flightLocation
X-15Program
Test FlightMission type
SuborbitalOrbit
Flight simulation
The flight arc
A representative suborbital arc for North American X-15 to Suborbital. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseBoost
T+0:00 / 5:00
SimulatedRepresentative North American X-15 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Flight 191
X-15 Flight 3-65-97, also known as X-15 Flight 191 was a 1967 flight of the North American X-15. After reaching an altitude of 81.0 km, the aircraft entered a spin and broke apart mid air, killing pilot Michael J. Adams.
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Frequently asked
What time does X-15 | Flight 191 launch?
X-15 | Flight 191 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Nov 15, 1967, 06:30 PM UTC.
Where can I watch X-15 | Flight 191?
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Who is launching X-15 | Flight 191?
X-15 | Flight 191 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a North American X-15.
Where does X-15 | Flight 191 launch from?
It lifts off from Edwards Air Force Base, Air launch to Suborbital flight.