NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202

SUCCESSAug 25, 1966 at 17:15 UTCSaturn IB →
PADLaunch Complex 34
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITSuborbital
TYPETest Flight
PROGRAMApollo

Second uncrewed suborbital test flight of an Apollo CSM with the Saturn IB launch vehicle.

VEHICLE
Saturn IB
MISSION
Apollo AS-202
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
PROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: de4f7b4c-d903-4ece-b5d0-582a544180a4
Reported date: Aug 25, 1966 at 17:15 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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CSM-011SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
SuborbitalDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Apollo CSM used for the AS-202 suborbital test flight.

MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VARIANT
IB
FLIGHTS
10
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
90%

The Saturn IB (pronounced "one B", also known as the Uprated Saturn I) was an American launch vehicle commissioned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Apollo program. It replaced the S-IV second stage of the Saturn I with the much more powerful S-IVB, able to launch a partially fueled Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) or a fully fueled Lunar Module (LM) into low Earth orbit for early flight tests before the larger Saturn V needed for lunar flight was ready.

When is the Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202 launch?
The Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202 is scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 1966 at 5:15 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 Apollo AS-202?
The Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202 mission uses the Saturn IB rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Saturn IB has flown 10 times with a 90% success rate.
Where is the Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Apollo AS-202 going to?
The Apollo AS-202 mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching Apollo AS-202?
The Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn IB | Apollo AS-202 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 25, 1966 at 17:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
Launch Library 21 day ago
Launch ID: de4f7b4c-d903-4ece-b5d0-582a544180a4
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