Little Joe II | A-003
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Little Joe II · Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 66th launch · 5th this year
May 19, 1965Add to calendar
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Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.
Window: May 19, 13:01 – May 19, 13:01 UTC
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A-003
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.
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
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