X-15A
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Rocketplane. Year: 1959. Family: Air-Launched. Country: USA. Status: Out of production.

Manned hypersonic research rocket aircraft.

Manufacturer: North American. Launches: 293. Failures: 141. Success Rate: 51.88%. First Launch Date: 1959-03-10. Last Launch Date: 1968-12-12. Launch data is: complete. Apogee: 107 km (66 mi). Liftoff Thrust: 227.260 kN (51,090 lbf). Total Mass: 14,184 kg (31,270 lb). Core Diameter: 1.42 m (4.65 ft). Total Length: 15.32 m (50.26 ft).

Stage Data - X-15A
  • Stage Number: 0. 1 x Stage: NB-52. Gross Mass: 177,273 kg (390,820 lb). Empty Mass: 70,545 kg (155,525 lb). Thrust (vac): 430.472 kN (96,774 lbf). Isp: 5,142 sec. Burn time: 48,000 sec. Isp(sl): 4,675 sec. Diameter: 14.72 m (48.29 ft). Span: 56.40 m (185.00 ft). Length: 47.74 m (156.62 ft). Propellants: Air/Kerosene. No Engines: 8. Engine: J57-19. Status: Out of production. Boeing Bomber-swept wing. Maximum release conditions: Wing mounted, 25,000 kg (19.1 m length x 6.7 m span) at 880 kph at 11,448 m altitude
  • Stage Number: 2. 1 x Stage: X-15A. Gross Mass: 14,184 kg (31,270 lb). Empty Mass: 5,158 kg (11,371 lb). Thrust (vac): 262.445 kN (59,000 lbf). Isp: 276 sec. Burn time: 90 sec. Isp(sl): 239 sec. Diameter: 1.42 m (4.65 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 15.32 m (50.26 ft). Propellants: Lox/Ammonia. No Engines: 1. Engine: XLR-99. Status: Out of production.
X-15A Chronology

1954 July 9 - Launch Vehicle: X-15A.

  • X-15 project begun. Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. NACA met with USAF and Navy BuAer representatives to propose the X-15 as an extension of the cooperative rocket research aircraft program. The NACA proposal was accepted as a joint effort and a memorandum of understanding was signed on December 23 naming NACA as technical director of the project, with advice from a joint Research Airplane Committee.References: 17.
1957 April 23 - Launch Vehicle: X-15A.
  • X-15 first public details announced. Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Details of X-15 rocket research airplane were publicly revealed for the first time. References: 17.
1958 October 15 - Launch Vehicle: X-15A.
  • X-15 rollout. Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. First of a series of three X-15 experimental rocket-powered manned research aircraft was rolled out at the Los Angeles plant of North American Aviation, Inc., in the joint USAF-USN-NASA program. References: 17.
1959 March 10 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-C-1.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 11 km (6 mi). X-15 captive flight References: 772.
1959 April 1 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-2. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 11 km (6 mi). References: 772.
1959 April 10 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-3. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 11 km (6 mi). References: 772.
1959 May 21 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-4. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 11 km (6 mi). References: 772.
1959 June 8 - 16:38 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-1-5.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 11 km (7 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. First flight for X-15 # 1. Planned glide flight. Maximum Speed - 840 kph. Maximum Altitude - 11445 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1959 July 24 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-C-1.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). X-15 captive flight References: 772.
1959 September 4 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-2. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1959 September 17 - 16:08 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-1-3. FAILURE: Turbopump failure and fire.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. First flight for X-15 # 2. First powered flight. Maximum Speed - 2241 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15954 m. Turbopump case failure resulted in fire in engine compartment. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1959 October 10 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-4. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1959 October 14 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-5. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1959 October 17 - 18:13 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-2-6. FAILURE: Fire in engine bay, gear door failure.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 18 km (11 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2283 kph. Maximum Altitude - 18831 m. Nose gear door failed on landing. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1959 October 22 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-7. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1959 October 31 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-8. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1959 November 5 - 17:39 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-3-9. FAILURE: Engine fire and explosion, fuselage failure on landing.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 13 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Engine fire; fuselage structural failure on landing. Aircraft returned to North American for rebuild. Maximum Speed - 1062 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13857 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1959 December 16 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-6. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 January 24 - 00:17 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-2-7.
  • X-15A SAS Evaluation Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 20 km (12 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2685 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20374 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 February 4 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-10. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 February 11 - 18:15 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-4-11.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2359 kph. Maximum Altitude - 26858 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 February 17 - 17:41 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-5-12.
  • X-15A SAS Evaluation Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 1667 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16045 m. Automatic shutdown of one chamber in upper XLR-11. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 March 17 - 16:31 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-6-13.
  • X-15A SAS Eval/Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2283 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16045 m. 6G maneuver test. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 March 18 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-14. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 March 25 - 23:43 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-3-8.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 2124 kph. Maximum Altitude - 14822 m. Roll damper malfunctioned. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 March 29 - 17:59 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-7-15.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2080 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15235 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 March 31 - 16:42 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-8-16.
  • X-15A SAS Gains Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2156 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15653 m. 3.5 to 5G pullouts to simulate reentry. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 April 13 - 17:15 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-4-9.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 2018 kph. Maximum Altitude - 14630 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 April 19 - 16:51 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-5-10.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 18 km (11 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 2718 kph. Maximum Altitude - 18134 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 May 5 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-17. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 May 6 - 17:53 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-6-11. FAILURE: Trouble shedding the ventral fin.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 18 km (11 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 2336 kph. Maximum Altitude - 18574 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 May 12 - 16:47 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-7-12.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 3397 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23738 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 May 19 - 16:46 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-8-13.
  • X-15A Alt Buildup Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 33 km (20 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 2558 kph. Maximum Altitude - 33222 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 May 26 - 17:08 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-9-18.
  • X-15A SAS, High alpha, BCS Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 2336 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15631 m. First test of reaction control system. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 May 27 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-14. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 June 3 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-15. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 June 8 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-16. FAILURE: Explosion.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 August 4 - 16:59 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-9-17.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 3533 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23809 m. Unofficial world speed record. This topped Captain Apt's speed of 2,094 mph attained in the X-2 on September 27, 1956. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 August 11 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-A-18. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 August 12 - 16:48 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-10-19.
  • X-15A High Alt Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 41 km (25 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 2851 kph. Maximum Altitude - 41605 m. Established a new altitude record for a manned vehicle of 136,500 feet. This topped Captain Kincheloe's record altitude of 126,200 feet attained on September 7, 1956, in the X-2 rocket research aircraft.References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 August 18 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-20. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 August 19 - 16:34 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-11-21.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 3510 kph. Maximum Altitude - 24343 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 September 2 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-22. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 September 10 - 19:45 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-12-23.
  • X-15A Stability/Control Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 24 km (14 mi). X-15 Flight 21 (Stability/Control) References: 772.
1960 September 20 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-24. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 September 23 - 17:52 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-13-25. FAILURE: Engines fail.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Petersen Forrest. Maximum Speed - 1783 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16168 m. Premature shutdown of both XLR-11's. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 October 11 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-26. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 October 13 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-19. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 October 20 - 17:30 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-14-27.
  • X-15A Stability/Control Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Petersen Forrest. Maximum Speed - 2059 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16398 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 October 28 - 17:43 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-15-28.
  • X-15A Stability/Control Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 2145 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15453 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 November 4 - 20:43 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-16-29.
  • X-15A Stability/Control Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 2071 kph. Maximum Altitude - 14905 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 November 4 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-A-20. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1960 November 15 - 17:59 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-10-21.
  • X-15A XLR-99 Checkout Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 24 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. First flight with XLR-99 engine. Maximum Speed - 3154 kph. Maximum Altitude - 24750 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 November 17 - 20:43 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-17-30.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 2018 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16688 m. Lower XLR-11 shutdown but restarted. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 November 22 - 21:25 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-11-22.
  • X-15A XLR-99, BCS Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 18 km (11 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. First restart with XLR-99 engine. Maximum Speed - 2665 kph. Maximum Altitude - 18867 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 November 30 - 18:42 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-18-31.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. Maximum Speed - 1858 kph. Maximum Altitude - 14886 m. Only 7 of 8 XLR-11 chambers ignited. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 December 6 - 23:29 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-12-23.
  • X-15A XLR-99, BCS Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Crossfield. Maximum Speed - 3027 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16268 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 December 9 - 19:52 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-19-32.
  • X-15A Ball nose, Stabil. Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. First hot nose flight. Maximum Speed - 1911 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15269 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1960 December 15 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-33. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 January 11 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-34. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 February 1 - 18:47 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-20-35.
  • X-15A Ball/side controller Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 15 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 1949 kph. Maximum Altitude - 15170 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 February 7 - 20:56 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-21-36.
  • X-15A Stab./Control Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 3660 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23820 m. Last XLR-11 flight. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 February 21 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-24. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 February 24 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-25. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 March 7 - 18:28 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-13-26.
  • X-15A Mach 4 flight Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 4674 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23610 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 March 21 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-27. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 March 30 - 18:05 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-14-28.
  • X-15A Alt., BCS, Aero Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 51 km (31 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 4441 kph. Maximum Altitude - 51700 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 April 21 - 18:05 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-15-29. FAILURE: Three hardware problems duing flight.
  • X-15A Mach 4, Aero Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 4946 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32000 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 May 19 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-30. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 May 25 - 20:16 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-16-31.
  • X-15A Mach 5, SAS, Aero Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5321 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32850 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 June 19 - Launch Vehicle: X-15A.
  • X-15 awards. Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Harmon International Aviator's Trophy for 1961 announced as going to three winners for the first time-X-15 rocket research airplane pilots: A. Scott Crossfield, of North American; Joseph A. Walker, of NASA, and Maj. Robert A. White, U.S. Air Force. References: 38, 18.
1961 June 20 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-32. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 June 23 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-17-33.
  • X-15A Mach 5, Aerodynamics, Stability test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 5797 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32830 m. Lost cabin pressure. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 August 10 - 18:27 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-22-37.
  • X-15A XLR-99, beta-dot Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Petersen Forrest. Maximum Speed - 4401 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23830 m. Lost cabin pressure. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 September 12 - 22:40 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-18-34.
  • X-15A Mach 5, Aerodynamics, Stability test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 34 km (21 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5821 kph. Maximum Altitude - 34840 m. Smoke in cockpit due to scorching paint. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 September 28 - 17:50 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-19-35.
  • X-15A Mach 5, Heat Trans. Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 31 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Petersen Forrest. Maximum Speed - 5792 kph. Maximum Altitude - 31030 m. Test reentry heat limit. Smoke in cockpit due to scorching paint. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 September 29 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-38. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 October 3 - 18:40 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-23-39.
  • X-15A VO Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Flight made with lower ventral off. Maximum Speed - 4553 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23770 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 October 11 - 20:20 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-20-36. FAILURE: Left windshield cracks.
  • X-15A Alt, Aero, Low q Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 66 km (41 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Outer panel of left windshield cracked. Maximum Speed - 5868 kph. Maximum Altitude - 66150 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 October 17 - 18:57 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-24-40.
  • X-15A Mach 5, Aero, Stab Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 33 km (20 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 6275 kph. Maximum Altitude - 33100 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 October 27 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-41. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 November 2 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-42. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 November 3 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-43. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 November 9 - 17:57 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-21-37. FAILURE: Right windshield cracks.
  • X-15A Mach 6, Aero, Stab Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 31 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Design speed achieved. Outer right windshield shattered. Maximum Speed - 6586 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30950 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1961 December 19 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-1. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1961 December 20 - 22:45 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-1-2.
  • X-15A MH-96 test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 24 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. First flight for X-15 # 3. Maximum Speed - 4026 kph. Maximum Altitude - 24700 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 January 10 - 20:28 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-25-44. FAILURE: Emergency landing at Mud Lake.
  • X-15A High alpha, Aero Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 13 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: Petersen Forrest. Emergency landing on Mud Lake after engine failed to light. Maximum Speed - 1038 kph. Maximum Altitude - 13,640 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 January 17 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-2-3.
  • X-15A MH-96. Mach 5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. Maximum Speed - 6058 kph. Maximum Altitude - 40690 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 March 29 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-4. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 March 30 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-5. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 March 31 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-6. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 April 5 - 18:04 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-3-7.
  • X-15A MH-96 test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 54 km (33 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. Maximum Speed - 4586 kph. Maximum Altitude - 54860 m. The X-15 was flown in a test of a new automatic control system to be used in the Dyna-Soar and Apollo spacecraft. The previous electronic control system had been automatic only while the X-15 was in the atmosphere; the new system was automatic in space as well.References: 16, 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 April 18 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-45. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 April 19 - 18:02 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-26-46.
  • X-15A ASAS, alpha 20, M=5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 46 km (28 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 6220 kph. Maximum Altitude - 46940 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 April 20 - 19:26 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-4-8.
  • X-15A MH-96, M=5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 63 km (39 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. Maximum Speed - 6097 kph. Maximum Altitude - 63250 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 April 25 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-38. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 5879 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32160 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 April 26 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-39. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 April 27 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-47. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 April 30 - 18:23 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-27-48.
  • X-15A Alt, Low q, Aero Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Design altitude flight. Maximum Speed - 5614 kph. Maximum Altitude - 75190 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 May 2 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 (3-C).
  • Eglin Demonstration mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 750.
1962 May 5 - Launch Site: Eglin. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 (3-C).
  • Eglin Demonstration mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 750.
1962 May 5 - Launch Site: Altus AFB. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 (3-C).
  • Eglin Demonstration mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 750.
1962 May 8 - 18:01 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-22-40.
  • X-15A Heat T/ASAS/High al. Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 21 km (13 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5670 kph. Maximum Altitude - 21460 m. First flight to exceed 2000 psf (136 bar) dynamic pressure. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 May 22 - 18:04 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-28-49.
  • X-15A Local flow Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5551 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30600 m. Roller coaster flight with three peaks for local airflow investigation. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 May 25 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-41. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 May 29 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-42. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 June 1 - 18:51 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-23-43.
  • X-15A ASAS, 23 alpha, M=5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 40 km (24 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 5913 kph. Maximum Altitude - 40420 m. Steepest reentry descent with highest angle of attack (27 degrees) to date. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 June 7 - 18:29 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-29-50.
  • X-15A Local flow, M=5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 31 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5908 kph. Maximum Altitude - 31580 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 June 12 - 20:04 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-5-9.
  • X-15A RCS check, M=5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 56 km (34 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 5659 kph. Maximum Altitude - 56270 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 June 21 - 17:47 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-6-10.
  • X-15A MH-96 Demo, M=5 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 75 km (46 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 5858 kph. Maximum Altitude - 75190 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 June 27 - 21:08 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-30-51.
  • X-15A High alpha, Mach 6 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 37 km (22 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Unofficial world speed record. Maximum Speed - 6603 kph. Maximum Altitude - 37700 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 June 29 - 18:41 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-24-44.
  • X-15A Heating rates, notch Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 5278 kph. Maximum Altitude - 25360 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 July 10 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-11. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 July 11 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-12. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 July 16 - 22:09 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-31-52. FAILURE: Power trips.
  • X-15A Notch/ASAS/Aero drag Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5911 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32670 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 July 16 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-13. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 July 17 - 17:31 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-7-14.
  • X-15A MH-96 Demo Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 95 km (59 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Flight: X-15 Flight 62. FAI world altitude record. Maximum Speed - 6166 kph. Maximum Altitude - 95940 m. First astronaut wings flight (USAF definition). References: 33, 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 July 19 - 17:53 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-25-45.
  • X-15A Heating rates, drag Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 26 km (16 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 5590 kph. Maximum Altitude - 25680 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 July 26 - 19:22 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-32-53.
  • X-15A Aero stab. and drag Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: Armstrong. Maximum Speed - 6418 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30150 m. Roller coaster descent to simulate emergency reentry. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 August 1 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-15. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 August 2 - 17:56 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-8-16.
  • X-15A MH-96 fixed gain Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 44 km (27 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5532 kph. Maximum Altitude - 44040 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 August 8 - 18:08 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-26-46.
  • X-15A Heating, aero drag Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 4735 kph. Maximum Altitude - 27700 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 August 10 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-A-17. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 August 14 - 18:41 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-9-18. FAILURE: Roll damper failure.
  • X-15A Const Theta Entry Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 59 km (36 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 6029 kph. Maximum Altitude - 59010 m. New reentry technique using pitch angle instrument instead of AOA. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 August 20 - 18:08 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-27-47.
  • X-15A Heating, drag, ASAS Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5686 kph. Maximum Altitude - 27000 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 August 29 - 18:36 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-28-48.
  • X-15A Heating Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 29 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5546 kph. Maximum Altitude - 29630 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 September 27 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2- A-49. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 September 28 - 18:04 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-29-50.
  • X-15A Heating, VO Stab Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 20 km (12 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. This and most following flights without lower ventral. Maximum Speed - 4450 kph. Maximum Altitude - 20790 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 October 4 - 18:10 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-10-19. FAILURE: Failure of APU, ball nose, and yaw damper.
  • X-15A VO Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 34 km (21 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5620 kph. Maximum Altitude - 34200 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 October 9 - 18:58 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-30-51.
  • X-15A VO Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 39 km (24 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 5979 kph. Maximum Altitude - 39700 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 October 23 - 19:30 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-11-20.
  • X-15A VO Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 41 km (25 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 6056 kph. Maximum Altitude - 41000 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 November 9 - 18:23 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 2-31-52. FAILURE: Engine failure. Crash landing on Mud Lake.
  • X-15A VO Stab, Bound.Layer Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 16 km (9 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Engine only produced 35% power. Emergency landing at Mud Lake. Aircraft seriously damaged when gear failed. McKay injured. Maximum Speed - 1640 kph. Maximum Altitude - 16450 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 December 13 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-21. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A VO Stab, UVP Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1962 December 14 - 18:44 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-12-22.
  • X-15A VO Stab, UVP Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 43 km (26 mi). Flight Crew: White Robert. Maximum Speed - 6021 kph. Maximum Altitude - 43100 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1962 December 20 - 19:25 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-13-23.
  • X-15A VO Stab, MH-96 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 48 km (29 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 6103 kph. Maximum Altitude - 48900 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 January 17 - 18:59 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-14-24.
  • X-15A VO Alt, IR expt Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 82 km (50 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Flight: X-15 Flight 77. First civilian flight above 80 km. Maximum Speed - 5917 kph. Maximum Altitude - 82810 m. Second astronaut wings flight (USAF definition). References: 33, 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 April 11 - 18:03 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-33-54.
  • X-15A KC-1/APU Test/Imaging mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 22 km (13 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 4608 kph. Maximum Altitude - 22680 m. First flight in scientific and advanced research series - carried aerial mapping camera. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 April 18 - 20:16 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-15-25. FAILURE: Nose gear scoop door opens at Mach 3.4.
  • X-15A HT,Local flow,IR Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 28 km (17 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Nose landing gear failed. Maximum Speed - 6066 kph. Maximum Altitude - 28190 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 April 25 - 22:04 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-34-55.
  • X-15A KC-1 Imaging mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi). Maximum Speed - 5879 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32160 m. References: 772.
1963 May 2 - 17:59 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-16-26.
  • X-15A APU,UVP,IR,flow Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy/Technolgy mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 63 km (39 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5612 kph. Maximum Altitude - 63820 m. Carried earth background radiation instrument in support of Midas reconnsat development. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 May 10 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-27. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy/Technology mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 May 14 - 20:11 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-17-28.
  • X-15A Heating,UVP,IR Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 29 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5792 kph. Maximum Altitude - 29140 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 May 15 - 18:50 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-35-56. FAILURE: Nose gear scoop door opens at Mach 5.2.
  • X-15A Opt Deg/Trav Probe Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 37 km (22 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 6204 kph. Maximum Altitude - 37860 m. Lost both nose landing gear tires and forward fuselage buckled after APU gear box pressure loss. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 May 29 - 18:43 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-18-29.
  • X-15A Aero heating/VO Stab Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 28 km (17 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Inner panel of left windshield cracked. Maximum Speed - 6208 kph. Maximum Altitude - 28040 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 June 18 - 18:34 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-19-30.
  • X-15A Alt, UVP, Tail p Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 68 km (42 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5694 kph. Maximum Altitude - 68180 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 June 25 - 17:53 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-36-57.
  • X-15A Opt Deg/Trav Probe Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 34 km (21 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 6293 kph. Maximum Altitude - 34080 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 June 27 - 17:56 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-20-31.
  • X-15A Alt/UVP/IR/HorScan Test/Ultraviolet Astronomy/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 86 km (53 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Flight: X-15 Flight 87. Maximum Speed - 5511 kph. Maximum Altitude - 86870 m. Third astronaut wings flight (USAF definition). References: 33, 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 July 3 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-58. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 July 9 - 20:12 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-37-59.
  • X-15A Opt Deg/TravP/RAS Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 69 km (42 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Maximum Speed - 5842 kph. Maximum Altitude - 69010 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 July 17 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-60. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 July 18 - 18:07 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-38-61.
  • X-15A VO Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 31 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 6315 kph. Maximum Altitude - 31940 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 July 19 - 18:20 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-21-32.
  • X-15A VO,UVP,IR,HS,Balloon Test/Technology/Ultraviolet Astronomy mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Flight: X-15 Flight 90. Maximum Speed - 5969 kph. Maximum Altitude - 106010 m. Astronaut wings flight. 80 cm diameter balloon dragged on 30 m line to measure air density. First X-15 astronaut flight (FAI definition); fourth astronaut wings flight (USAF definition). References: 33, 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 August 6 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-33. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test/Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 August 13 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-34. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test/Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 August 15 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-35. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test/Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 August 22 - 18:05 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-22-36.
  • X-15A VO,Spectrom,Photom Test/Aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 107 km (66 mi). Flight Crew: Walker Joseph. Flight: X-15 Flight 91. Unofficial world altitude record. Maximum Speed - 6105 kph. Maximum Altitude - 107960 m. Second X-15 astronaut flight (FAI definition); fifth astronaut wings flight (USAF definition). References: 33, 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 October 4 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-62. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 October 7 - 20:22 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-39-63.
  • X-15A Checkout/Opt Deg. Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 4560 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23710 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 October 14 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-37. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 October 25 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-38. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Sharp Upper Vert. Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). X-15 aborted launch (Sharp Upper Vert.) References: 772.
1963 October 29 - 20:42 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-40-64.
  • X-15A Checkout/Opt Deg. Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 22 km (13 mi). Flight Crew: Thompson. Maximum Speed - 4364 kph. Maximum Altitude - 22600 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 November 7 - 18:11 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-23-39.
  • X-15A Sharp Upper Vert. Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 25 km (15 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 4706 kph. Maximum Altitude - 25080 m. First flight with sharp-edged vertical stabilizer. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 November 14 - 19:19 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-41-65.
  • X-15A CO/Opt Deg/Systems Test/Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 5287 kph. Maximum Altitude - 27680 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 November 19 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-40. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Checkout mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). X-15 aborted launch (Checkout) References: 772.
1963 November 27 - 20:17 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-24-41.
  • X-15A Checkout mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 27 km (16 mi). Flight Crew: Thompson. Maximum Speed - 5326 kph. Maximum Altitude - 27371 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 December 3 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-66. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1963 December 5 - 19:04 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-42-67.
  • X-15A Opt Deg/Sys/Mach 6 Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 6465 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30785 m. Camera test in combination with U-2 flight. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1963 December 18 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-68. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Opt Deg Technology mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). X-15 aborted launch (Opt Deg) References: 772.
1964 January 8 - 20:10 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-43-69. FAILURE: Inertial instruments failure.
  • X-15A SAS Off Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 42 km (26 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 5818 kph. Maximum Altitude - 42642 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 January 16 - 18:03 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-25-42.
  • X-15A Sharp Upper Vert Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 21 km (13 mi). Flight Crew: Thompson. Maximum Speed - 5216 kph. Maximum Altitude - 21641 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 January 28 - 20:11 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-44-70.
  • X-15A Stability Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 32 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 5821 kph. Maximum Altitude - 32736 m. First test of hypersonic speed brakes. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 February 19 - 17:57 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-26-43.
  • X-15A SUV,Boundary Layer Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Thompson. Maximum Speed - 5662 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23957 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 March 13 - 17:46 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-27-44.
  • X-15A SUV,Boundary Layer Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 5458 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23165 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 March 17 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-71. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Optical Degradation Technology mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). X-15 aborted launch (Optical Degradation) References: 772.
1964 March 27 - 18:10 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-45-72.
  • X-15A Optical Degradation Technology mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 6158 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30937 m. Secret reconn camera test. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 March 31 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-45. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1964 April 8 - 18:02 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-46-73.
  • X-15A Optical Degradation /Alternate Build Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 53 km (32 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 5580 kph. Maximum Altitude - 53340 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 April 29 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-47-74.
  • X-15A Opt Deg/Att Indic. Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 31 km (19 mi). Flight Crew: Rushworth. Maximum Speed - 6285 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30968 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 May 11 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-46. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1964 May 12 - 17:51 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-28-47. FAILURE: Problems with inertial platform and SAS.
  • X-15A SUV/BLN Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 22 km (13 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 4962 kph. Maximum Altitude - 22189 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 May 19 - 18:26 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-48-75.
  • X-15A Optical Degradation /Alternate Build Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 59 km (36 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 5262 kph. Maximum Altitude - 59680 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 May 21 - 17:39 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-29-48. FAILURE: Emergency landing at Cuddleback Lake.
  • X-15A SUV/BLN Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 19 km (11 mi). Flight Crew: Thompson. Premature engine shutdown at 41 sec. Maximum Speed - 3001 kph. Maximum Altitude - 19568 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 June 11 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1- A-76. FAILURE: Failure.
  • X-15A Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1964 June 30 - 17:49 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 1-49-77.
  • X-15A Optical Degradation /Alternate Build Technology/Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 30 km (18 mi). Flight Crew: McKay. Maximum Speed - 5364 kph. Maximum Altitude - 30358 m. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 July 2 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-49. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1964 July 8 - 21:02 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-30-50. FAILURE: MH-96 guidance malfunction.
  • X-15A Hor Scan/MH-96 Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 51 km (31 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 5664 kph. Maximum Altitude - 51938 m. First test of IR horizon scanner. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 July 28 - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Complex: RW04. Launch Pad: NB-52 003. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3- A-51. FAILURE: Launch abort.
  • X-15A aborted launch. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 14 km (8 mi). References: 772.
1964 July 29 - 19:55 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-31-52.
  • X-15A Heat tran/Local Flow Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 23 km (14 mi). Flight Crew: Engle. Maximum Speed - 5250 kph. Maximum Altitude - 23774 m. First test of various heat-resistant panels attached to fuselage. References: 38, 49, 97, 772.
1964 August 12 - 18:12 GMT - Launch Site: Edwards. Launch Vehicle: X-15A. LV Configuration: X-15 3-32-53.
  • X-15A Heat tran/LF/BLN Test mission Nation: USA. Program: X-15. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: X-15A. Agency: NASA/USAF. Apogee: 24 km (14 mi). Flig