Tag: Rocket

  • Moon Rocket Announced

    January 10, 1962 NASA announces plans to build the C-5 rocket booster. It became better known as the Saturn V moon rocket, which launched every Apollo moon mission. The post Moon Rocket Announced appeared first on This Day in Tech History. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in Tech History.com

  • First Saturn 1B Rocket Launch

    February 26, 1966 The first Saturn 1B rocket is launched from Cape Canaveral. The Saturn 1B was primarily used for testing the Apollo spacecraft while the larger Saturn V rocket that was necessary for travel to the Moon was being developed. Later, after completion of the Moon landing program, The Saturn 1B was used for…

  • First Saturn 1B Rocket Launch

    February 26, 1966 The first Saturn 1B rocket is launched from Cape Canaveral. The Saturn 1B was primarily used for testing the Apollo spacecraft while the larger Saturn V rocket that was necessary for travel to the Moon was being developed. Later, after completion of the Moon landing program, The Saturn 1B was used for…