Apollo LM Ascent Stage
· built by Northrop Grumman Space Systems
· maiden flight 1969-07-21
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17
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.
Specifications
2.832 mLength
4.29 mDiameter
5 tLaunch mass
1Stages
16 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
No payload capacity figures published for this configuration.
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
6Total launches
6Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
6In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Jul 21, 1969 17:54 UTCEarliest tracked
Dec 14, 1972 22:54 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo LM | Apollo 17 | Dec 14, 1972 22:54 UTC | Success |
| Apollo LM | Apollo 16 | Apr 24, 1972 01:25 UTC | Success |
| Apollo LM | Apollo 15 | Aug 02, 1971 17:11 UTC | Success |
| Apollo LM | Apollo 14 | Feb 06, 1971 18:48 UTC | Success |
| Apollo LM | Apollo 12 | Nov 20, 1969 14:25 UTC | Success |
| Apollo LM | Apollo 11 | Jul 21, 1969 17:54 UTC | Success |