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Saturn V | Apollo 14

SUCCESSJan 31, 1971 at 21:03 UTCSaturn V →
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLunar Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMApollo

Apollo 14 was the eighth manned mission in the Apollo Program. The third mission to land on the moon. This mission was a two day stay on the lunar surface and carried out two EVAs. Commanded by Alan Shepard, Command Module Pilot Stuart Rossa, and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. During the two lunar EVAs, 42.80 kilograms of moon rock samples was collected.

VEHICLE
Saturn V
MISSION
Apollo 14
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Orbit
PROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5aad41ac-9656-471b-a367-81a42f3a1d86
Reported date: Jan 31, 1971 at 21:03 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
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LM-8SERIAL
2FLIGHTS
Lunar SurfaceDESTINATION
DestroyedSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Flown on Apollo 14. Descent stage on lunar surface at Fra Mauro, ascent stage deliberately crashed into Moon

Apollo 14 Antares
Fra Mauro
NASAOPERATOR
MoonBODY
CompletedSTATUS
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VARIANT
V
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
92.3%

The Saturn V was a human-rated expendable rocket used by NASA between 1967 and 1973. Most notably, the Saturn V took the Apollo program to the Moon. It still remains the world's tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever brought to operational status and is the only launch vehicle to take humans beyond LEO.

When is the Saturn V | Apollo 14 launch?
The Saturn V | Apollo 14 is scheduled for Sunday, January 31, 1971 at 9:03 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 14?
The Saturn V | Apollo 14 mission uses the Saturn V rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Saturn V has flown 13 times with a 92.3% success rate.
Where is the Saturn V | Apollo 14 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Apollo 14 going to?
The Apollo 14 mission is targeting Lunar Orbit.
Who is launching Apollo 14?
The Saturn V | Apollo 14 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn V | Apollo 14 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 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 31, 1971 at 21:03 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
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Feb 5, 2025 20:05 UTC
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