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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLittle Joe IILaunch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range

A-001

Launched

May 13, 1964

Launch Successful

Summary

A-001 launched on a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II from Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range on May 13, 1964. It was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 52nd launch and 3rd this year. It was the 2nd Little Joe II flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub).

Watch
No webcast on record.
Booster
No booster details on record.
Mission
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
Milestone
2nd Little Joe II flight · 1st this yearNational Aeronautics and Space Administration's 52nd launch3rd this year

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About this launch

Second abort test of the Apollo spacecraft.

Pad

Map of Launch Complex 36

Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range

2nd launch from Launch Complex 36, 1st this year · 2nd from White Sands Missile Range

5 launches from this pad · 5 from White Sands Missile Range

258 days after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did A-001 launch?

A-001 launched on May 13, 1964. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch A-001?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched A-001?

Little Joe II, flown by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Little Joe II spec sheet

Where did A-001 launch from?

Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range.

What orbit was A-001 going to?

Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.

Which program is A-001 part of?

Apollo. About Apollo