Name: Flight 62 — North American X-15
Start: 1962-07-17T17:30:00Z
End: 1962-07-17T17:41:00Z
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight 62?

Accepted Answer

Flight 62 is launching on the North American X-15.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight 62?

Accepted Answer

Flight 62 is being launched by United States Air Force, a government launch provider founded in 1947.

Question 3

Where is Flight 62 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight 62 is launching from Edwards Air Force Base at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight 62 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight 62 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 62 mission?

Accepted Answer

Flight 62 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1962. Piloted by Robert M. White it reached an altitude of 95.9 km.

Flight 62

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Edwards Air Force Base

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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