Rocket, First Stage, S-1C-D-1C Dynamic Test Stage, Saturn V
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This is the first, or S-1C-D-1C Dynamic Test Stage, of the Saturn V rocket. This particular stage was not meant to fly and was used strictly for ground tests at the Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, during 1966-1968. This stage and version of the Saturn V rocket were extremely important in Apollo program - they proved the validity of the vehicle's structural design. In its flyable form, the 363-foot long, 33-foot diameter Saturn V rocket took a dozen astronauts toward the Moon during 1969-1972 and is considered one of the greatest engineering achievements in history. The first stage shown here is fitted with mockup F-1 engines. The stage was transferred to the Smithsonian by NASA in 1975.
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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
CRAFT-Missile & Rocket Parts
Manufacturer
Boeing Dimensions
Length, 138.6 feet; diameter, 33 feet; length, Handling Ring, 20 feet Materials
Body skin, primarily aluminum; engines, mainly of stainless steel; though other materials used throughout construction of entire vehicle, including many internal wires with plastic insulation. Inventory Number
A19750674000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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