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Saturn I | Saturn SA-3
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Nov 16, 1962 at 17:45 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Third test flight of the Saturn I launch vehicle. It carried an experiment for Project Highwater.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Saturn IMISSION
Saturn SA-3
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: 45070884-91d9-4a4c-93d4-5d79cf09fe96
Reported date: Nov 16, 1962 at 17:45 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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-3 launch?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-3 is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 1962 at 5:45 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-3?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-3 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-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Saturn SA-3 going to?
The Saturn SA-3 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Saturn SA-3?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-3 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn I | Saturn SA-3 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 16, 1962 at 17:45 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 45070884-91d9-4a4c-93d4-5d79cf09fe96
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 28.52, -80.56
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Mission Profile
Saturn SA-3 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 November 16, 1962. 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.