Name: Flight 91 — North American X-15
Start: 1963-08-22T18:05:57Z
End: 1963-08-22T18:05:57Z
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Question 1

What rocket is launching Flight 91?

Accepted Answer

Flight 91 is launching on the North American X-15.

Question 2

Who is launching Flight 91?

Accepted Answer

Flight 91 is being launched by United States Air Force, a government launch provider founded in 1947.

Question 3

Where is Flight 91 launching from?

Accepted Answer

Flight 91 is launching from Edwards Air Force Base at Air launch to Suborbital flight.

Question 4

What orbit is Flight 91 heading to?

Accepted Answer

Flight 91 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 91 mission?

Accepted Answer

X-15 Flight 91 was a 1963 American crewed mission, and the second and final flight in the program to achieve sub-orbital spaceflight—a flight over 100 km in altitude. It was the highest flight of the X-15 program.

Flight 91

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Edwards Air Force Base

Air launch to Suborbital flight

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