PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITLunar Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMApollo
MISSION OVERVIEW
Apollo 15 was the 9th manned mission in the Apollo program and 4th to land on the moon. It was a successful mission although controversial as the astronauts carried unauthorized postage stamps which they planned to sell. Commander David Scott, Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin and Command Module Pilot Alfred Worden were on board. The Mission lasted 12 days 7 hours, which included 1 cislunar EVA and 4 lunar surface EVA’s. This was also the first mission the lunar rover was used.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Saturn VMISSION
Apollo 15
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USAPROGRAM
Apollo
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 71e73ae3-834d-4d9f-a9a8-e88d4fdacddb
Reported date: Jul 26, 1971 at 13:34 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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LANDER →
Apollo 15 Falcon
Hadley-Apennine
NASAOPERATOR
MoonBODY
CompletedSTATUS
ROVER →
Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle
27.9 km traveled
NASAOPERATOR
MoonBODY
CompletedSTATUS
VEHICLE — Saturn V →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Saturn V | Apollo 15 launch?
The Saturn V | Apollo 15 is scheduled for Monday, July 26, 1971 at 1:34 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 15?
The Saturn V | Apollo 15 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 15 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Apollo 15 going to?
The Apollo 15 mission is targeting Lunar Orbit.
Who is launching Apollo 15?
The Saturn V | Apollo 15 is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Apollo program.
Can I watch the Saturn V | Apollo 15 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 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 26, 1971 at 13:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 30, 2025 13:13 UTC
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