X-15 Flight 9

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Flight
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Controlled environment
10 minutes 30 seconds
Innovative flight techniques
Experimental flight
Foundation for future space exploration
Critical for future space missions
Part of X-15 program history
gptkbp:aircraft_type Rocket-powered aircraft
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:collection Aerodynamic data
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Space_exploration
Advancements in aerodynamics
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:1
gptkbp:data_type Flight performance data
gptkbp:data_usage NASA research
gptkbp:date 1967-08-03
gptkbp:duration 10 minutes
gptkbp:elevation 107,000 feet
gptkbp:engine gptkb:North_American_Aviation
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:XLR99_rocket_engine
gptkbp:field_of_study Aerospace technology
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:9
gptkb:Yes
Successful
Telemetry data
Comprehensive flight review
Extensive flight logs
Overcoming aerodynamic challenges
gptkbp:flight_analysis Detailed post-flight analysis
gptkbp:flight_contributions Significant contributions to aerospace research
gptkbp:flight_goals Achieve high-speed flight
gptkbp:flight_influence Influenced modern aerospace engineering
gptkbp:flight_outcomes Valuable data for future missions
gptkbp:flight_recognition Recognized for its achievements
gptkbp:flight_research Hypersonic research
gptkbp:flight_style Suborbital
gptkbp:flight_success Demonstrated flight capabilities
gptkbp:flight_team NASA and U. S. Air Force team
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:X-15_Flight_10
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-15 Flight 9
gptkbp:impact Aerospace engineering
Influenced spacecraft design
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_date August 3, 1967
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 5.2
gptkbp:mission Flight stability at high speeds
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:research
gptkbp:notable_achievement Pioneering hypersonic flight
gptkbp:notable_event First flight to exceed 100,000 feet
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:William_J._
Extensive test pilot training
Experienced test pilot
gptkbp:operational_status Completed
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:X-15_program
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:X-15_Flight_8
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:research_focus Hypersonic flight
gptkbp:research_output Improved understanding of flight at high speeds
gptkbp:significance High-altitude research
gptkbp:success gptkb:True
gptkbp:test_parameters High-speed flight
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:X-15_rocket_plane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4