Apollo 5 Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
22 Jan 1968, 10:48pm
UTC
Pad
Launch Complex 34
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Spacecraft Stage
Apollo Lunar Module
Mission
Apollo 5
Mission Type
Human Exploration
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
The Apollo 5 mission tested the Lunar Module in a space environment, in particular its descent and ascent engine systems, and its ability to separate the ascent and descent stages. The descent engine would become the first throttleable rocket engine fired in space.
Available Replays
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The Apollo 5 Mission
Updated: Feb 27, 7:30am UTC
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