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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.

Identity

Aliases
Saturn C-1 Block I
Family Name
Saturn I
Full Name
Saturn I Block I
Reusability
expendable
Slug
saturn-i-block-i
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Block I

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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.
Diameter M
6.52
Engines
  • Count
    8
    Name
    H-1
    Placement
    core
First Flight Year
1,961
Height M
49.4
Last Flight Year
1,963
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
vh76vnx3yy1vy23j7zc3wk80wx7nhx5f
Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Stages Count
1
Strap On Boosters Count
0

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 8:30:59 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 8:30:59 AM