Saturn V
NASA
The most powerful rocket ever flown until Starship. Sent all 12 humans who walked on the Moon. 13 flights, 13 successes.
Specifications
Frequently asked about Saturn V
- When did Saturn V first fly?
- Saturn V had its first flight in 1967, operated by NASA. Current status: retired.
- What's the payload capacity of Saturn V?
- Saturn V can lift up to 130 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and 48.6 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
- How tall is Saturn V?
- Saturn V stands 111 metres tall with a diameter of 10.1 metres. Total thrust at liftoff: 34,020 kN across 3 stages.
- Is Saturn V reusable?
- No, Saturn V is expendable — boosters and upper stages are not recovered for reflight.
