Jan 27 1968
From The Space Library
First flight test of Apollo lunar module (Apollo 5) Jan. 22-23 was adjudged success. NASA officials were gratified with maturity of spacecraft's hardware; studies indicated LM showed more maturity in its first flight than many previous spacecraft, including some designed to be manned. Although overly conservative programming of guidance computer caused early shutdown of first descent propulsion system burn, data indicated no problems with computer or system's engine. (NASA Release 68-19)
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