Saturn IB | Apollo AS-201

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Test Flight mission Saturn IB | Apollo AS-201 delivered its payload into Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Saturn IB
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 34
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Saturn IB | Apollo AS-201 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1966-02-26T16:12:01.000Z
    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 Sub.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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