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Saturn V | Apollo 15
Saturn V | Apollo 15 launched on Mon, Jul 26, 1971, 01:34 PM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Jul 1971
NET Mon, Jul 26, 1971, 01:34 PM UTC
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The flight at a glance
Saturn VVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
Launch Complex 39APad
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALocation
ApolloProgram
Human ExplorationMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Saturn V to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:50
SimulatedRepresentative Saturn V ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Apollo 15
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.
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What time does Saturn V | Apollo 15 launch?
Saturn V | Apollo 15 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Jul 26, 1971, 01:34 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Saturn V | Apollo 15?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Saturn V | Apollo 15?
Saturn V | Apollo 15 is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Saturn V.
Where does Saturn V | Apollo 15 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.