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Saturn V (SA-508)

Saturn V SA-508 was the launch vehicle assigned to Apollo 13. NASA's Apollo 13 press kit identifies SA-508 as the Saturn V developed at Marshall Space Flight Center for the mission, and NASA Kennedy history describes it lifting off from Launch Pad 39A on April 11, 1970 with the Apollo 13 crew and spacecraft stack. The vehicle was part of the retired Saturn V launch-vehicle line used for Apollo lunar missions.

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Saturn V (SA-508)
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saturn-v-sa-508
Status
retired

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Saturn V SA-508 was the launch vehicle assigned to Apollo 13. NASA's Apollo 13 press kit identifies SA-508 as the Saturn V developed at Marshall Space Flight Center for the mission, and NASA Kennedy history describes it lifting off from Launch Pad 39A on April 11, 1970 with the Apollo 13 crew and spacecraft stack. The vehicle was part of the retired Saturn V launch-vehicle line used for Apollo lunar missions.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/7/2026, 10:53:49 PM
Updated Time
7/7/2026, 10:53:49 PM

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Serial Number
SA-508
Vehicle Code
SA-508
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