launched from USA

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 from LC-39A Kennedy

aboard Saturn V SA-502 into LEO

carrying 36,930 kg of payload

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    Apollo CSM-020

    test flight

    25,140 kg
  • 02

    Lunar Module Test Article

    dummy

    12,000 kg

Landing & recovery

Descended under parachute