Saturn V

Overview

The Saturn V, when fully assembled, is a replica of the rocket used to launch American astronauts into space and on to the moon's surface (Project Apollo.)

The correct assembly for a Saturn V rocket is as follows:

1. Saturn V First Stage
2. Connector Large to Large
3. Saturn V Second Stage
4. Saturn V Third Stage
5. Lunar Module Descent
6. Lunar Module Ascent
7. Saturn V Payload Fairing
8. Apollo Service Module
9. Crew Module Dockable
10. Crew Escape Tower

Trivia

• Information about the original Saturn V can be found here.
• As of 2023, the Saturn V remains the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful (highest total impulse) rocket ever brought to operational status, and holds records for the heaviest payload launched and largest payload capacity to low Earth orbit (LEO) of 140,000 kg (310,000 lb), which included the third stage and unburned propellant needed to send the Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) and Lunar Excursion Module to the Moon.
• Its Russian counterpart was N1-LK-LOK, which failed four times.
• The Saturn V was used to launch the Skylab, the construction is as follows: Saturn V First Stage + Saturn V Connector + Saturn V Second Stage + Stand-Alone Laboratory + Fairing Medium Long.
• It is possible for a complete Saturn V reach HOM's orbit, but only without the Lunar Module. It is the most difficult rocket to reach HOM's orbit, because of its 47% mark, and it is slow.
  • If the Lunar Module is included, it will be impossible to reach HOM's orbit because of its 42% mark.

Space Agency - how to bring a complete Saturn V into Earth’s orbit

Video of a full Saturn V reaching HOM's orbit.

Saturn V Launches:Apollo 4 - Skylab 1