Historical Events tagged with "unmanned spacecraft"
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Space Exploration
Apollo 4 Launches First Saturn V Rocket
November 9th, 1967 57 years ago
The unmanned Apollo 4 spacecraft was launched atop the Saturn V rocket from Cape Kennedy, Florida, demonstrating critical systems for the upcoming Apollo missions. The launch took place during a crucial time as NASA worked towards landing a man on the Moon. The successful flight was essential in validating the design and performance of the Saturn V rocket, which was pivotal for future crewed missions.
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