NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Saturn I | Saturn SA-5
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Jan 29, 1964 at 16:25 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 37B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight
PROGRAMApollo
MISSION OVERVIEW
First orbital test flight of the Saturn-IV upper stage of the Saturn-1 (Block-2) launch vehicle. The payload consisted of a ballasted and instrumented nosecone attached to the Saturn-IV stage.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Saturn IMISSION
Saturn SA-5
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 37BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: be153fff-3f17-427d-812f-dae0ddf7c488
Reported date: Jan 29, 1964 at 16:25 UTC
Last synced: 17 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-5 launch?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-5 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 1964 at 4:25 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-5?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-5 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-5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 37B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Saturn SA-5 going to?
The Saturn SA-5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Saturn SA-5?
The Saturn I | Saturn SA-5 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn I | Saturn SA-5 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
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 29, 1964 at 16:25 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: 17 minutes ago
●Launch Library 217 minutes ago
Launch ID: be153fff-3f17-427d-812f-dae0ddf7c488
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.53, -80.56
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Mission Profile
Saturn SA-5 was a Saturn I mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on January 29, 1964. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Apollo program. The launch was a success.