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Saturn I Block I

Saturn I Block I comprised the first four Saturn development vehicles, SA-1 through SA-4. Each flew a live clustered S-I first stage with water-filled dummy upper stages on suborbital test trajectories, validating propulsion, structure, guidance, propellant loading, and engine-out capability.

Saturn I Block I
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Identity

Aliases
Saturn C-1 Block I
Family Name
Saturn I
Full Name
Saturn I Block I
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Block I

Details

Description
Saturn I Block I comprised the first four Saturn development vehicles, SA-1 through SA-4. Each flew a live clustered S-I first stage with water-filled dummy upper stages on suborbital test trajectories, validating propulsion, structure, guidance, propellant loading, and engine-out capability.
Dimensions
Diameter
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Height
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First Flight Year
1,961
Last Flight Year
1,963
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      8
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
1
Strap On Boosters Count
0

Links

Official Url
https://www.nasa.gov/history/60-years-ago-first-launch-of-a-saturn-rocket/

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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 08:30:59 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 15:40:29 UTC
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