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Apollo CM-106

Saturn V launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 18, 1969, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 18, 1969 · 16:49 UTCLaunch 1969-043Launch no. 970 in the log
RocketSaturn V
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA MSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 18, 1969, 16:49
Launch designation
1969-043
Mission
Apollo CM-106
Flight name
Apollo 10
Vehicle flight ID
SA-505

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
185 km
Initial apogee
185 km
Inclination
32.6°
Payload mass to orbit
42.7 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apollo 10 CSM1969-043ANORAD 3941NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight5,505 kgDocked with another object · May 18, 1969
Apollo 10 LM1969-043DNORAD 3949NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight3,752 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · May 19, 1969

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.