Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Apollo LM Ascent Stage

Retired
Overview
/01The 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
/022.832 m
Length
4.29 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
16 kN
Liftoff Thrust
—
LEO Capacity
—
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/036
Total Launches
6
Successful
0
Failed
100.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes