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Saturn I SA-5

Saturn I SA-5

Space flight
Saturn-Apollo 5 was the first launch of the Block II Saturn I rocket and was part of the Apollo program. In 1963, President Kennedy identified this launch as the one which would place US lift capability ahead of the Soviets, after being behind for... Wikipedia
Dates: Jan 29, 1964 – Apr 30, 1966
Decay date: April 30, 1966
Launch mass: 17,600 kilograms (38,700 lb)
Mission duration: 791 days
Rocket: Saturn I SA-5