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Apollo CM-110

Saturn V launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 31, 1971, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 31, 1971 · 21:03 UTCLaunch 1971-008Launch no. 1,177 in the log
RocketSaturn V
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA MSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 31, 1971, 21:03
Launch designation
1971-008
Mission
Apollo CM-110
Flight name
Apollo 14
Vehicle flight ID
SA-509

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
183 km
Initial apogee
189 km
Inclination
31.1°
Payload mass to orbit
45.7 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apollo 14 CSM1971-008ANORAD 4900NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight5,767 kgDocked with another object · Feb 1, 1971
Apollo 14 LM1971-008CNORAD 4905NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight4,890 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · Feb 1, 1971
Apollo 14 ALSEP1971-008NASA 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.