July 17, 1962: Robert White flew the X-15 rocket plane to an altitude of 59.6 miles, becoming the first "winged" astronaut.

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July 17, 1962: Robert White flew the X-15 rocket plane to an altitude of 59.6 miles, becoming the first "winged" astronaut.

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OnThisDay@lemmyhub.comEnglish · 2 years ago

X-15 Pilot Robert White Dies

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On July 17, 1962, Major White flew the X-15 to an altitude of 314,750 feet, or 59 miles, becoming the first "winged astronaut."

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