launched fromUSA

Apollo 6

Success
APR 04196812:00:01 UTC

The second uncrewed test flight of Saturn V. Despite the failure of some engines, the flight provided NASA with enough confidence to use Saturn V for crewed launches.

launched fromLC-39AKennedy

aboardSaturn VSA-502intoLEO

carrying36,930 kgof payload

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    Apollo CSM-020

    test flight

    25,140 kg
  • 02

    Lunar Module Test Article

    dummy

    12,000 kg

Landing & recovery

descendedunderparachuteSuccess