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Apollo 5
Saturn IBNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Complex 34
Monday, January 22, 1968 · 10:48 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
Saturn IB
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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
The Apollo 5 mission tested the Lunar Module in a space environment, in particular its descent and ascent engine systems, and its ability to separate the ascent and descent stages. The descent engine would become the first throttleable rocket engine fired in space.
PayloadApollo 5
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerApollo
Stages0
PadLaunch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.522°N, 80.561°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
