Saturn V | Apollo 9

Operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Human Exploration mission Saturn V | Apollo 9 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Saturn V
Launch site
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39A
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Saturn V | Apollo 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-03-03T16:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Saturn V lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Saturn V 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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