1962-S108
The second Saturn I launch was SA-2, which was launched at 1400 on 1962 Apr 25. The dummy Saturn S-4-2 and S-V-2 carried 86000 kg of water. At an altitude of 105 km at T+162s the rocket was destroyed on command, allowing atmospheric scientists to study the effects of a large disturbance in the atmosphere. The huge cloud of ice crystals rose to an apogee of 161 km. The experiment was called Project High Water.
| SA-2 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 Apr 25 | 1400:34 | Launch by Saturn C-1 | |
| 1402:23 | T+1:51 IECO | ||
| 1402:30 | T+1:57 OECO 57.8 km 1.6735 km/s vrel, 48.18 deg | -6255 x 142 x 29.4 | |
| 1403:15 | T+2:42 105 km destroyed | ||
| 1406 | Debris apogee 145 km | ||
| 1410 | Ice cloud apogee 161 km? | ||
| 1425? | Debris impact | ||
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