Saturn I | Saturn SA-3

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Test Flight mission Saturn I | Saturn SA-3 delivered its payload into Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Saturn I
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 34
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Saturn I | Saturn SA-3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1962-11-16T17:45:02.000Z
    Liftoff
    Saturn I roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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