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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

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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

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%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 34

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.522°N
Longitude
80.561°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

10:48 PM UTC - 10:48 PM UTC

Delay History

1
Jan 22Jan 22Success → Success

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