Name: Flight 87 — North American X-15
Start: 1963-06-27T17:56:00Z
End: 1963-06-27T18:06:00Z
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight 87?

Accepted Answer

Flight 87 is launching on the North American X-15.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight 87?

Accepted Answer

Flight 87 is being launched by United States Air Force, a government launch provider founded in 1947.

Question 3

Where is Flight 87 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight 87 is launching from Edwards Air Force Base at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight 87 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight 87 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 87 mission?

Accepted Answer

Flight 87 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1963. Piloted by Robert A. Rushworth it reached an altitude of 86.7 km.

Flight 87

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Edwards Air Force Base

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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