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AS-201 CSM-009

CSM-009 flew the uncrewed suborbital AS-201 mission on February 26, 1966, the first flight of an Apollo Command and Service Module and the first Saturn IB launch. It tested launch loads, separation, Service Propulsion System burns, the heat shield, and recovery. The command module survived and is preserved for display.

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Aliases
Apollo-Saturn 201 CSM-009Spacecraft 009SC-009CM-009
Name
AS-201 CSM-009
Slug
as-201-csm-009
Status
retired

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Description
CSM-009 flew the uncrewed suborbital AS-201 mission on February 26, 1966, the first flight of an Apollo Command and Service Module and the first Saturn IB launch. It tested launch loads, separation, Service Propulsion System burns, the heat shield, and recovery. The command module survived and is preserved for display.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 6:54:52 PM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:54:52 PM

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First Flight Date
1966-02-26
Last Flight Date
1966-02-26
Serial Number
CSM-009
Vehicle Code
CSM-009