The Saturn V rocket was the largest rocket ever at ... When fully fueled, the second stage weighed 1.06 million pounds and was responsible for accelerating the rocket through the upper atmosphere.

NASA launched its new Saturn IB rocket on its first test flight. Also known as the Uprated Saturn I, the Saturn IB was built for the Apollo program. With a more powerful upper stage, it was designed ...

Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin pose in front of their Saturn V rocket on May 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong, front, waves as the crew heads to the van that will take them to the rocket for launch at the ...