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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLittle Joe IILaunch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
A-003
Launched
May 19, 1965
Summary
A-003 launched on a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II from Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range on May 19, 1965. The mission failed. It was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 66th launch and 5th this year. It was the 4th 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
- 4th Little Joe II flight · 1st this yearNational Aeronautics and Space Administration's 66th launch5th this year
Flight preview
About this launch
A-003 was the fourth abort test of the Apollo spacecraft. This particular flight is notable because during the abort test flight, an actual abort situation occurred, and further proved the Apollo launch escape system (LES). The CM was successfully pulled away from the malfunctioning Little Joe booster and it landed safely under parachutes.
Pad
Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
4th launch from Launch Complex 36, 1st this year · 4th from White Sands Missile Range
5 launches from this pad · 5 from White Sands Missile Range
161 days after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did A-003 launch?
A-003 launched on May 19, 1965. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch A-003?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched A-003?
Little Joe II, flown by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Little Joe II spec sheet
Where did A-003 launch from?
Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range.
What orbit was A-003 going to?
Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.
Which program is A-003 part of?
Apollo. About Apollo