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

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Launched

August 28, 1963

Launch Successful

Summary

Qualification Test Vehicle launched on a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Little Joe II from Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range on August 28, 1963. It was National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 48th launch and 3rd this year. It was the 1st Little Joe II flight. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub).

Watch
No webcast on record.
Booster
No booster details on record.
Mission
Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
Milestone
1st Little Joe II flightNational Aeronautics and Space Administration's 48th launch3rd this year

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About this launch

First test flight of the Little Joe II rocket.

Pad

Map of Launch Complex 36

Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range

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

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

under an hour after the previous launch from this pad

Questions

When did Qualification Test Vehicle launch?

Qualification Test Vehicle launched on August 28, 1963. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.

Where can I watch Qualification Test Vehicle?

No webcast is on record for this launch.

What rocket launched Qualification Test Vehicle?

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

Where did Qualification Test Vehicle launch from?

Launch Complex 36, White Sands Missile Range.

What orbit was Qualification Test Vehicle going to?

Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.

Which program is Qualification Test Vehicle part of?

Apollo. About Apollo