A-004
Little Joe II
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission
A-004
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Suborbital
A-004 was the sixth and final test of the Apollo launch escape vehicle and the first flight of a Block I production-type Apollo Command/Service Module.
Location
Launch Complex 36
White Sands Missile Range
Launch Complex 36 has witnessed the launch of 5 rockets, including 0 orbital launch attempts. While White Sands Missile Range, has been the site for 5 rocket launches.
White Sands Missile Range is a United States Army military testing area and firing range located in the US state of New Mexico. The range was originally established in 1941 as the Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range, where the Trinity test site lay at the northern end of the Range, in Socorro County near the towns of Carrizozo and San Antonio. It then became the White Sands Proving Ground on 9 July 1945.
Rocket
Convair Little Joe II
American rocket used from 1963 to 1966 for five uncrewed suborbital tests of the Apollo spacecraft launch escape system and of the command module parachute recovery system in abort mode.
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II A-004 launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II A-004 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II A-004 mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II rocket launched from Launch Complex 36 at White Sands Missile Range. White Sands Missile Range is a United States Army military testing area and firing range located in the US state of New Mexico. The range was originally established in 1941 as the Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range, where the Trinity test site lay at the northern end of the Range, in Socorro County near the towns of Carrizozo and San Antonio. It then became the White Sands Proving Ground on 9 July 1945.
What rocket was used for the A-004 mission?
The A-004 mission launched aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II rocket. American rocket used from 1963 to 1966 for five uncrewed suborbital tests of the Apollo spacecraft launch escape system and of the command module parachute recovery system in abort mode. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II A-004 launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II A-004 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II A-004 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the A-004 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.