1969-099A

Saturn 5

USA

SATURN V GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT - IVB HANDLING AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

Stage Handling Kit (DSV-4B- 302) - The stage handling kit, consisting of the forward handling ring assembly and the aft handling ring assembly, shall be used to hoist and mount the stage in such a manner that the induced handling loads will be transmitted safely into the stage structure. The kit will consist of segmented metal rings bolted to the forward and aft skirts.

Saturn 5

The stage handling kit. Credit: NASA

Credit: NASA



Saturn 5

Credit: NASA

 Apollo 12 spacecraft

On July 1, 1969 Apollo 12′s spacecraft is mated to the Saturn V. LM into the cone Credit: NASA

Launch vehicle: Saturn 5
Launch vehicle ID: SA-507
Payload: Apollo 12
Launch date: 14 Nov 1969
Launch site: KSC, LC39A

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