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NASA Launches Saturn V Rocket for First Time on Apollo 4 Mission
- On Nov. 9, 1967, NASA launched the Saturn V rocket for the first time.
- The Saturn V rocket was 363 feet tall, taller than the Statue of Liberty.
- Apollo 4 was the first launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
- No astronauts were aboard during the maiden voyage of the Saturn V.
- The mission was a step toward President Kennedy's goal of landing on the Moon.
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Space.com·
On this day in space! Nov. 9, 1967: NASA launches the Saturn V moon rocket for the first time on Apollo 4, but no astronauts were aboard
WFAA Dallas·
59 years ago, Apollo 4 was the first launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
KHOU Houston·
59 years ago, Apollo 4 was the first launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
KING 5 Seattle·
59 years ago, Apollo 4 was the first launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center