Apollo Saturn 107

Spacecraft:
(no serial number)
Launch Vehicle:
3-stage Saturn C-1 Blk 2 SA-111
Scheduled Launch:
1 Apr 1964
Last Scheduled:
15 May 1961

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Designation: Apollo S1-3 L A(B)-2
Description: 2nd Apollo 3-stage Saturn C-1 boilerplate CSM orbital

On 15 May 1961 General Electric's Missile and Space Vehicle Department (MSVD) delivered the report of a feasibility study under contract to NASA. MSVD's proposed Apollo program schedule included a 3-stage Saturn C-1 boilerplate CSM orbital flight in April 1964. NASA announced the redesign of the Saturn C-1 as a two-stage launch vehicle on 1 June 1961.

References:
Arthur, G. R. and Bloom, H. L. 1961. "Final Report, Volume IX: Apollo Implementation Plan." General Electric Missile and Space Vehicle Department. 15 May. NTRS-1974073801.
Encyclopedia Astronautica.
Wikipedia.