Name: Flight 191 — North American X-15
Start: 1967-11-15T18:30:00Z
End: 1967-11-15T18:34:00Z
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight 191?

Accepted Answer

Flight 191 is launching on the North American X-15.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight 191?

Accepted Answer

Flight 191 is being launched by United States Air Force, a government launch provider founded in 1947.

Question 3

Where is Flight 191 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight 191 is launching from Edwards Air Force Base at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight 191 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight 191 is heading to Suborbital (Sub).

Question 5

Is the North American X-15 reusable?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the North American X-15 is designed to be reused, with boosters that can fly multiple missions.

Question 6

How many times has the North American X-15 flown?

Accepted Answer

The North American X-15 has launched 13 times to date, with 12 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the Flight 191 mission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Flight 191

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Edwards Air Force Base

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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