Saturn I Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the Saturn I launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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Basic Info

Name

Saturn I

Family

Saturn

Manufacturer

First Launch

27 Oct 1961

Successful Launches

10

Failed Launches

0

Rocket Info

Status

Inactive

Stages

2-3

Length

55 m

Diameter

6.6 m

Launch Mass

510 tons

Thrust

6,700 kN

Reusability

Not Reusable

Payload Info

LEO Capacity

9,100 kg

The Saturn I was a rocket designed as the United States' first medium lift launch vehicle for up to 20,000-pound (9,100 kg) low Earth orbit payloads.

Launch Sites used by Saturn I

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station launch site

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