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Apollo CM-109

Saturn V launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on April 11, 1970, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 11, 1970 · 19:13 UTCLaunch 1970-029Launch no. 1,076 in the log
RocketSaturn V
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA MSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 11, 1970, 19:13
Launch designation
1970-029
Mission
Apollo CM-109
Flight name
Apollo 13
Vehicle flight ID
SA-508

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
184 km
Initial apogee
198 km
Inclination
32.6°
Payload mass to orbit
47.1 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apollo 13 CSM1970-029ANORAD 4371NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight5,610 kgDocked with another object · Apr 11, 1970
Apollo 13 LM1970-029NASA Manned Spacecraft Center———
Apollo 13 ALSEP1970-029NASA 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.