Little Joe II | A-001

National Aeronautics and Space Administration flew Little Joe II | A-001 on a Little Joe II out of White Sands Missile Range, placing its payload in Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Little Joe II
Launch site
White Sands Missile Range
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Little Joe II | A-001 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-05-13T12:59:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Little Joe II roars off the pad at White Sands Missile Range.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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