MISSION OVERVIEW
Second abort test of the Apollo spacecraft.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Little Joe IIMISSION
A-001
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 36LAUNCH SITE
White Sands Missile RangePROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 22e0b528-dff5-4cc8-a4ed-6111096a5859
Reported date: May 13, 1964 at 12:59 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Little Joe II →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
II
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
80%
American rocket used from 1963 to 1966 for five uncrewed suborbital tests of the Apollo spacecraft launch escape system and of the command module parachute recovery system in abort mode.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Little Joe II | A-001 launch?
The Little Joe II | A-001 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 1964 at 12:59 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for A-001?
The Little Joe II | A-001 mission uses the Little Joe II rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Little Joe II has flown 5 times with a 80% success rate.
Where is the Little Joe II | A-001 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 36 at White Sands Missile Range.
What orbit is A-001 going to?
The A-001 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching A-001?
The Little Joe II | A-001 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Little Joe II | A-001 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 13, 1964 at 12:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 22e0b528-dff5-4cc8-a4ed-6111096a5859
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 32.42, -106.32
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