North American X-15
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SPACECRAFT INFO
The North American X-15 was a hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The X-15 reached altitudes of over 80km and speeds of over 6000 km/h. The X-15 had a wingspan of 6.8 meters, and length of 15.4
MANUFACTURER INFO
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
SPACECRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
CREW
1
(diameter)
6.8 m
(height)
15.45
HUMAN RATED
PAYLOAD
null
FIRST FLIGHT
1959-06-08
FLIGHT LIFE
~10 minute flights