feb 26, 1966 - Saturn 1B Created
Description:
The Saturn IB was an Apollo spacecraft which was an upgrade to the original Saturn 1. This iteration of the Saturn was much smaller than the Saturn V, and was used multiple times to train for manned flights to the moon.The Saturn 1B had 2 stages, and weighed 1,300,220 pounds. Its weight during launch is approximately 1,600,000 pounds. It was 141.6 feet tall, and 21.67 feet in diameter.
Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 26, 1966
Now
~ 59 years ago