Saturn V SA-502
Saturn V SA-502 launched the uncrewed Apollo 6 mission on 4 April 1968, the second and final Saturn V qualification flight before crewed missions. Despite severe pogo oscillation, two premature S-II engine shutdowns, and a failed S-IVB restart, the vehicle reached orbit and the Apollo spacecraft completed an alternate high-energy reentry test.
Identity
- Aliases
- Saturn 502AS-502Apollo 6 launch vehicle
- Name
- Saturn V SA-502
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Saturn V SA-502 launched the uncrewed Apollo 6 mission on 4 April 1968, the second and final Saturn V qualification flight before crewed missions. Despite severe pogo oscillation, two premature S-II engine shutdowns, and a failed S-IVB restart, the vehicle reached orbit and the Apollo spacecraft completed an alternate high-energy reentry test.
- First Flight Date
- 1968-04-04
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.nasa.gov/mission/apollo-6/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 16:43:18 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 16:43:18 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1968-04-04
- Search Name
- Saturn V SA-502 Saturn 502 AS-502 Apollo 6 launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- SA-502
- Vehicle Code
- SA-502