Little Joe LJ-5B
Little Joe LJ-5B launched on 28 April 1961 for the final Mercury Little Joe flight. The test successfully demonstrated spacecraft and escape-system structural integrity during an abort initiated near the highest dynamic pressure expected on a Mercury-Atlas ascent.
Identity
- Aliases
- Little Joe 5BMercury Little Joe 5B
- Name
- Little Joe LJ-5B
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Little Joe LJ-5B launched on 28 April 1961 for the final Mercury Little Joe flight. The test successfully demonstrated spacecraft and escape-system structural integrity during an abort initiated near the highest dynamic pressure expected on a Mercury-Atlas ascent.
- First Flight Date
- 1961-04-28
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:02:38 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:02:38 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1961-04-28
- Search Name
- Little Joe LJ-5B Little Joe 5B Mercury Little Joe 5B
- Serial Number
- LJ-5B
- Vehicle Code
- LJ-5B