On February 26, 1966, NASA launched its new Saturn IB rocket on its first test flight. More Space History 👉https://trib.al/2NfVNMO Also known as the Uprated Saturn I, the Saturn IB was built for the Apollo program. With a more powerful upper stage, it was designed to carry the Apollo Command/Service Module and Lunar Module into low-Earth orbit. NASA used the Saturn IB for flight tests early on in the Apollo program, but this type of rocket never actually launched astronauts to the moon. For tha

Disclaimer: The footage is mostly early Saturn I and Saturn IB footage for funsies. This is such an interesting history but just not the kind of thing I want to do a deep dive longer video on right now. So enjoy this really dense short! #author #history #space #nasa #apollo | Amy Shira Teitel

7.1K views · 92 reactions | On February 26, 1966, NASA launched its...

2.1K views · 25 reactions | Introducing our Profiles in Aviation, this episode we showcase Saturn V launches with an introduction by Wernher Von Braun. Enjoy! #saturnv #nasa #liftoff #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari | Boneyard Safari | Facebook