Saturn IB | Apollo 5

The Human Exploration flight Saturn IB | Apollo 5 departed Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA atop a Saturn IB, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
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 5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1968-01-22T22:48:09.000Z
    Liftoff
    Saturn IB 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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