Saturn IB | Apollo 1 (Failure before launch)

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Human Exploration mission Saturn IB | Apollo 1 (Failure before launch) delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Saturn IB
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 34
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Saturn IB | Apollo 1 (Failure before launch) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1967-01-27T23:31:19.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Saturn IB is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Saturn IB endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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