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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLittle Joe IILaunch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
A-004
Launched
January 20, 1966
Summary
A-004 launched on a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II from Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range on January 20, 1966. It was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 75th launch and 1st this year. It was the 5th Little Joe II flight and the 1st this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub). The spacecraft was Apollo CSM-002 (CSM-002).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
- Milestone
- 5th Little Joe II flight · 1st this yearNational Aeronautics and Space Administration's 75th launch1st this year
Spacecraft
Apollo CSM-002 (CSM-002)
Apollo CSM used for the A-004 suborbital test flight.
- Destination: Suborbital
- Mission length: under an hour
The Apollo boilerplate spacecraft successfully landed after this test flight of the launch escape vehicle.
Flight preview
About this launch
A-004 was the sixth and final test of the Apollo launch escape vehicle and the first flight of a Block I production-type Apollo Command/Service Module.
Pad
Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
5th launch from Launch Complex 36, 1st this year · 5th from White Sands Missile Range
5 launches from this pad · 5 from White Sands Missile Range
246 days after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did A-004 launch?
A-004 launched on January 20, 1966. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch A-004?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched A-004?
Little Joe II, flown by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Little Joe II spec sheet
Where did A-004 launch from?
Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range.
What orbit was A-004 going to?
Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.
Which program is A-004 part of?
Apollo. About Apollo