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A-003
Little Joe IINational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Complex 36
Wednesday, May 19, 1965 · 01:01 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Little Joe II
Profile →Vehicle details are not available yet.
HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122
Provider
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Profile →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
A-003 was the fourth abort test of the Apollo spacecraft. This particular flight is notable because during the abort test flight, an actual abort situation occurred, and further proved the Apollo launch escape system (LES). The CM was successfully pulled away from the malfunctioning Little Joe booster and it landed safely under parachutes.
PayloadA-003
OrbitSuborbital
CustomerApollo
Stages0
PadLaunch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
32.417°N, 106.322°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
