Saturn I | Saturn SA-4

A Saturn I rocket launched Saturn I | Saturn SA-4 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting 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-4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1963-03-28T20:11:55.000Z
    Liftoff
    Saturn I lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Saturn I passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Sub.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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