Apollo 5Saturn IBNational Aeronautics and Space Administration Launch Status Success Mon ยท Jan 22nd, 1968 5:48 PM EST Watch Online MissionApollo 5Type: Human ExplorationThe 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. LocationSpace Launch Complex 34Cape Canaveral, FL, USA214 rockets have launched from Cape Canaveral, FL, USA. RocketSaturn IBLength: 43.2 meters Diameter: 6.61 meters First Launch: February 26, 1966The 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. AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationType: Government Abbreviation: NASA Administration: Administrator: Jim Bridenstine Founded: 1958 Launchers: Space Shuttle | SLS Spacecraft: Orion Country: USAThe 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