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Apollo CM-107

Saturn V launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on July 16, 1969, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 16, 1969 · 13:32 UTCLaunch 1969-059Launch no. 989 in the log
RocketSaturn V
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA MSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 16, 1969, 13:32
Launch designation
1969-059
Mission
Apollo CM-107
Flight name
Apollo 11
Vehicle flight ID
SA-506

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
188 km
Initial apogee
192 km
Inclination
32.6°
Payload mass to orbit
45.1 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apollo 11 CSM1969-059ANORAD 4039NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight5,491 kgDocked with another object · Jul 16, 1969
Apollo 11 LM1969-059CNORAD 4041NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight4,888 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · Jul 17, 1969
EASEP PSEP1969-059NASA Manned Spacecraft Center———
EASEP LRRR1969-059NASA Manned Spacecraft Center———

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