Saturn I | Saturn SA-5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration flew Saturn I | Saturn SA-5 on a Saturn I out of Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, placing its payload in LEO.

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
Space Launch Complex 37B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Saturn I | Saturn SA-5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1964-01-29T16:25:01.000Z
    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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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