X-15 Flight 45

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Experimental flight
gptkbp:analysis Post-flight analysis
gptkbp:collaborations NASA and U. S. Air Force
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:collection Flight dynamics data
gptkbp:communication_system Radio communication
gptkbp:contribution Aeronautics and astronautics
gptkbp:control_system Fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:1
gptkbp:data_usage NASA research
gptkbp:date 1963-08-22
gptkbp:duration 10 minutes
gptkbp:elevation 67,600 meters
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:XLR99_rocket_engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:45
gptkb:Yes
1960-06-08
Telemetry data
1968-10-24
Suborbital flight
Successful data collection
gptkbp:flight_style Set speed and altitude records
gptkbp:flight_tested gptkb:New_technologies
gptkbp:height 13.5 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance Pioneering hypersonic research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-15 Flight 45
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Space_exploration
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_date 1963-08-22
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future spacecraft designs
gptkbp:length 50.5 feet
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:North_American_Aviation
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 6.7
gptkbp:mission Aerodynamic performance
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:research
gptkbp:navigation_system Inertial navigation
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Joseph_A._Walker
gptkb:Pilot
Advanced test pilot training
gptkbp:operational_period 1960-1968
gptkbp:operational_status Retired
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:X-15_program
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:X-15_Flight_44
gptkbp:propulsion 57,000 pounds
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:X-15_program
gptkbp:related_vehicle Rocket plane
gptkbp:research_areas High-speed aerodynamics
gptkbp:research_focus Hypersonic flight
gptkbp:result Successful
Contributed to space program advancements
gptkbp:safety_measures Ejection seat
gptkbp:significance High-speed flight research
gptkbp:significant_event First flight above 60,000 meters
gptkbp:successor gptkb:X-15_Flight_46
gptkbp:weight 15,000 pounds
gptkbp:wingspan 22.8 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4