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

A-002

Launched

December 8, 1964

Launch Successful

Summary

A-002 launched on a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II from Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range on December 8, 1964. It was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 61st launch and 12th this year. It was the 3rd Little Joe II flight and the 2nd this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub).

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No webcast on record.
Booster
No booster details on record.
Mission
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
Milestone
3rd Little Joe II flight · 2nd this yearNational Aeronautics and Space Administration's 61st launch12th this year

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About this launch

A-002 was the third abort test of the Apollo spacecraft.

Pad

Map of Launch Complex 36

Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range

3rd launch from Launch Complex 36, 2nd this year · 3rd from White Sands Missile Range

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

209 days after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did A-002 launch?

A-002 launched on December 8, 1964. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch A-002?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched A-002?

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

Where did A-002 launch from?

Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range.

What orbit was A-002 going to?

Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.

Which program is A-002 part of?

Apollo. About Apollo