Able 5A (Pioneer P-30)
Able 5A (Pioneer P-30) was the physical lunar-orbiter spacecraft launched on 25 September 1960 as a follow-on to Able 4B. The spacecraft failed to reach sufficient velocity for lunar flight and burned up in Earth atmosphere 17 minutes after launch.
Identity
- Aliases
- Able 5A spacecraftPioneer P-30P-30 / Able 5A
- Name
- Able 5A (Pioneer P-30)
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Able 5A (Pioneer P-30) was the physical lunar-orbiter spacecraft launched on 25 September 1960 as a follow-on to Able 4B. The spacecraft failed to reach sufficient velocity for lunar flight and burned up in Earth atmosphere 17 minutes after launch.
- First Flight Date
- 1960-09-25
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 6, 2026 at 20:03:30 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 6, 2026 at 20:03:30 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1960-09-25
- Serial Number
- Able 5A
- Vehicle Code
- Able 5A