Apollo 5Saturn IB National Aeronautics and Space Administration Launch Status Success Mon ยท Jan 22nd, 1968 5:48 PM EST Watch Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmsQuHMtA9I&t=4m57s Mission Apollo 5 Type: Human Exploration 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. Location Space Launch Complex 34 Cape Canaveral, FL, USA 209 launches have been at this location. Rocket Saturn IB Length: 43.2 meters Diameter: 6.61 meters First Launched: February 26, 1966 The Saturn IB (pronounced “one B”, also known as the Uprated Saturn I) was an American launch vehicle commissioned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Apollo program. It replaced the S-IV second stage of the Saturn I with the much more powerful S-IVB, able to launch a partially fueled Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) or a fully fueled Lunar Module (LM) into low Earth orbit for early flight tests before the larger Saturn V needed for lunar flight was ready. The Saturn IB rocket has been launched a total of 6 times with 6 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration Type: Government Abbreviation: NASA Administration: Administrator: Jim Bridenstine Founded: 1958 Launchers: Space Shuttle | SLS Spacecraft: Orion Country: USA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. View Rocket Launch Schedule