X-15 Flight 17

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:air_traffic_control Research mission.
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 10 minutes.
Suborbital flight.
67,600 meters.
Influenced future spaceflight.
Innovative flight control systems.
Mach 3.196.
Pioneering high-altitude flight.
gptkbp:average_temperature -50 degrees Celsius at altitude.
gptkbp:collection Aerodynamic data.
gptkbp:contribution Contributed to understanding of hypersonic flight.
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:1
gptkbp:data_type Flight telemetry data.
gptkbp:data_usage Aerodynamic research.
gptkbp:date 1962-07-17
gptkbp:duration 10 minutes
gptkbp:elevation 67,600 meters
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:XLR99_rocket_engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:17
Yes.
Successful.
Advanced aerospace technology.
Post-flight analysis conducted.
Climb to altitude, glide back.
Detailed flight logs maintained.
Overcoming aerodynamic heating.
Telemetry and video data.
gptkbp:flight_analysis Data analyzed for future missions.
gptkbp:flight_collaboration Collaboration with military and industry.
gptkbp:flight_future Influenced design of future spacecraft.
gptkbp:flight_preparation Extensive pre-flight checks.
gptkbp:flight_recognition Recognized as a significant achievement.
gptkbp:flight_research Contributed to space exploration knowledge.
gptkbp:flight_style Short duration but high impact.
gptkbp:flight_technology Advanced rocket technology.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:X-15_Flight_18
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-15 Flight 17
gptkbp:landing_distance Runway landing
gptkbp:landing_site 1962-07-17
gptkbp:launch_date 1962-07-17
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkbp:max_gforce 6.5 G
gptkbp:mission High-speed flight testing.
Successful data collection.
Evaluate vehicle performance at high altitude.
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:research
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Robert_White
Experienced test pilot.
Extensive test pilot training.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:X-15_program
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:pilot_nationality American.
gptkbp:pilot_role Commander.
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:X-15_Flight_16
gptkbp:propulsion 57,000 pounds.
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:North_American_X-15
gptkbp:research_areas Hypersonic flight.
gptkbp:research_focus High-speed flight dynamics.
gptkbp:research_institutes NASA.
gptkbp:result Data collected for aerodynamics research.
gptkbp:significance First flight to exceed 100 km altitude in X-15 program.
gptkbp:significant_event First flight to exceed 100 km.
gptkbp:speed Mach 3.196
gptkbp:success gptkb:True
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4