Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Apollo LM Ascent Stage

Apollo LM Ascent Stage
Retired

Overview

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The Apollo lunar module (LM) ascent stage contained the crew cabin with instrument panels and flight controls. It contained its own Ascent Propulsion System (APS) engine and two hypergolic propellant tanks for return to lunar orbit and rendezvous with the Apollo command and service module.

Manufacturer

Northrop Grumman Space Systems

Variant

N/A

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

July 21, 1969

Technical Specifications

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2.832 m

Length

4.29 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

16 kN

Liftoff Thrust

LEO Capacity

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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6

Total Launches

6

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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