What are the dimensions of the S-IB stage?
The S-IB stage rose 138 feet tall and spanned 21.7 feet in diameter during its operational life.
Questions about S-IB
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the first S-IB stage fly on a mission?
The first S-IB stage flew on the 26th of February 1966, during the AS-201 suborbital mission.
How many engines powered the Saturn IB launch vehicle?
Eight Rocketdyne H-1 engines powered the first stage of the Saturn IB launch vehicle.
Where is the S-IB-9 stage currently located?
S-IB-9 remains on display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex today.
Why was the S-I stage upgraded to create the S-IB version?
NASA upgraded the earlier S-I stage to create the S-IB version because the original rocket lacked the power needed for crewed missions.