X-15 | Flight 190

Flight 190 of the North American X-15 was a test flight conducted by NASA and the US Air Force in 1967. Piloted by William J. Knight it reached an altitude of 85.5 km.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: October 17, 1967 at 05:40 PM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: North American X-15
  • Operator: United States Air Force
  • Launch site: Air launch to Suborbital flight
  • Mission type: Test Flight