Name: Flight 197 — North American X-15
Start: 1968-08-21T17:05:00Z
End: 1968-08-21T17:14:00Z
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight 197?

Accepted Answer

Flight 197 is launching on the North American X-15.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight 197?

Accepted Answer

Flight 197 is being launched by United States Air Force, a government launch provider founded in 1947.

Question 3

Where is Flight 197 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight 197 is launching from Edwards Air Force Base at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight 197 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight 197 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 197 mission?

Accepted Answer

Flight 197 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1968. Piloted by  William H. Dana it reached an altitude of 81.4 km.

Flight 197

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Edwards Air Force Base

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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