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Saturn V

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The Saturn V was NASA's heavy-lift launch vehicle that powered every crewed Apollo mission to the Moon.

Saturn V spacecraft

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Overview

Built for the mission

The Saturn V was NASA's heavy-lift launch vehicle that powered every crewed Apollo mission to the Moon.

Spacecraft Details

Type

Launch Vehicle

Manufacturer

Boeing, North American Aviation, Douglas Aircraft

Height

363 ft (110.6 m)

Stages

3

First Flight

November 9, 1967

Last Flight

December 7, 1972

Program

Apollo

Status

Retired

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NASA's program that landed the first humans on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth.

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