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Saturn I | Saturn SA-1
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Oct 27, 1961 at 15:06 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
First test flight of the Saturn I launch vehicle and first mission of the Apollo program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Saturn IMISSION
Saturn SA-1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 34LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5aff8c15-abef-45a5-bab0-567e829cd97d
Reported date: Oct 27, 1961 at 15:06 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Saturn I →
MANUFACTURER
Chrysler
VARIANT
I
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
10
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Saturn I was a rocket designed as the United States' first medium lift launch vehicle for up to 20,000-pound (9,100 kg) low Earth orbit payloads.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Saturn I | Saturn SA-1 launch?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-1 is scheduled for Friday, October 27, 1961 at 3:06 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 Saturn SA-1?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-1 mission uses the Saturn I rocket, manufactured by Chrysler. The Saturn I has flown 10 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Saturn I | Saturn SA-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Saturn SA-1 going to?
The Saturn SA-1 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Saturn SA-1?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-1 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn I | Saturn SA-1 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 20:12 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 27, 1961 at 15:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5aff8c15-abef-45a5-bab0-567e829cd97d
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.52, -80.56
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Mission Profile
Saturn SA-1 was a Saturn I mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Launch Complex 34, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on October 27, 1961. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Suborbital. It was flown as part of the Apollo program. The launch was a success.