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Apollo CM-112

Saturn V launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on July 26, 1971, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 26, 1971 · 13:34 UTCLaunch 1971-063Launch no. 1,239 in the log
RocketSaturn V
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA MSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 26, 1971, 13:34
Launch designation
1971-063
Mission
Apollo CM-112
Flight name
Apollo 15
Vehicle flight ID
SA-510

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
172 km
Initial apogee
183 km
Inclination
29.8°
Payload mass to orbit
48.0 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Apollo 15 CSM1971-063ANORAD 5351NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight5,342 kgDocked with another object · Jul 26, 1971
Apollo 15 LM1971-063CNORAD 5366NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight4,782 kgLeft Earth orbit for deep space · Jul 27, 1971
Apollo 15 Subsatellite1971-063DNORAD 5377NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterSpace science37 kgLeft for deep space attached to another object · Jul 27, 1971
Apollo 15 ALSEP1971-063NASA Manned Spacecraft Center———
LRV-11971-063NASA 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.