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Flight 87
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Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
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.
Details
Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Suborbital (Sub)
Location
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Date
Thu, Jun 27, 1963, 17:56
Crew
Rocket
Program