Little Joe LJ-1A
Little Joe LJ-1A launched on 4 November 1959 as the repeat of LJ-1's planned maximum-dynamic-pressure abort test. Launch and recovery succeeded, but delayed escape-motor thrust meant the abort did not occur at the intended aerodynamic load, making the mission only partially successful.
Identity
- Aliases
- Little Joe 1AMercury Little Joe 1A
- Name
- Little Joe LJ-1A
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Little Joe LJ-1A launched on 4 November 1959 as the repeat of LJ-1's planned maximum-dynamic-pressure abort test. Launch and recovery succeeded, but delayed escape-motor thrust meant the abort did not occur at the intended aerodynamic load, making the mission only partially successful.
- First Flight Date
- 1959-11-04
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:02:12 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:02:12 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1959-11-04
- Search Name
- Little Joe LJ-1A Little Joe 1A Mercury Little Joe 1A
- Serial Number
- LJ-1A
- Vehicle Code
- LJ-1A