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X15 Reaches 250000 Feet In Space Flight
Air Force Maj. Robert M. White piloted the X15 to an altitude of 250000 feet at Edwards AFB California setting a new altitude mark. The craft achieved its designed maximum while reaching a speed near 3682 mph. Future missions may exceed 300000 feet as engineers refine heat and control for space return.
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