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Apollo 6

Rocket launch

by USA

Launch time4 Apr 196812:00:01 UTC

success

Orbit: LEO

Serial number: SA-502

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.

Rocket Saturn V

launched from Kennedy Space Center, LC-39AUSA

Payloads

Total mass 36930 kg

NamePurposeMassComment
Apollo CSM-020test flight25140 kg-
Lunar Module Test Articledummy12000 kg-

Spacecraft landing

success
  • Type

    parachute