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Apollo 15

Saturn VNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Complex 39A
Monday, July 26, 1971 · 01:34 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Saturn V

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Launches147
Successes122

Provider

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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USA • Founded 1958

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and...

Mission Brief

Apollo 15 was the 9th manned mission in the Apollo program and 4th to land on the moon. It was a successful mission although controversial as the astronauts carried unauthorized postage stamps which they planned to sell. Commander David Scott, Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin and Command Module Pilot Alfred Worden were on board. The Mission lasted 12 days 7 hours, which included 1 cislunar EVA and 4 lunar surface EVA's. This was also the first mission the lunar rover was used.

PayloadApollo 15
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerApollo
Stages0
PadLaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.608°N, 80.604°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.