Apollo 4 Launch NASA Poster | Historic Saturn V Space Wall Art Print

Capture the raw power of the Moon rocket’s first flight with this Apollo 4 Launch Poster, featuring the towering Saturn V at Kennedy Space Center in 1967. This uncrewed mission, Apollo 4 (AS-501), marked the first flight test of the Saturn V and the first launch ever from Launch Complex 39A, turning a key chapter of the Apollo program into bold NASA wall art for living rooms, offices, studios, and classrooms.

Why You Will Love It

• Historic first Saturn V launch: Based on NASA imagery from Apollo 4, the inaugural test flight of the Saturn V Moon rocket on November 9, 1967.
• Dawn of the Apollo era: Apollo 4 was the first all up test of the three stage Saturn V, flying all stages and a working Apollo spacecraft together on the very first launch.
• Iconic rocket silhouette: The 363 foot Saturn V rises from Kennedy Space Center with a massive plume of flame and smoke, capturing the scale and energy of the launch.
• Perfect for space and STEM fans: Ideal wall art for NASA enthusiasts, engineers, students, and anyone who loves the history of human spaceflight.
• Archival quality print: Museum grade matte paper and pigment inks provide sharp detail, deep blacks, and long lasting color.

About Apollo 4 and the First Saturn V Test

Apollo 4, also known as SA-501, launched on November 9, 1967 as the first test flight of the Saturn V launch vehicle, the rocket that would later send astronauts to the Moon. The mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, becoming the first launch ever from the new Saturn V pads at LC 39.

This was an all up test, meaning all three stages of the Saturn V and the Apollo Command and Service Module were fully functional and flown together on the very first flight. During its roughly 8.5 hour mission, Apollo 4 placed the spacecraft into orbit, restarted the S IVB third stage, and sent the Command Module on a high speed reentry that simulated a return from the Moon. The mission was declared a complete success and proved that the Saturn V could do the job it was designed for.

Apollo 4 gave NASA the confidence to move ahead quickly with crewed Saturn V missions, leading to Apollo 8 orbiting the Moon in 1968 and Apollo 11 landing on the lunar surface in 1969. This poster turns that engineering milestone into a striking piece of wall art that celebrates the start of the Saturn V era and the momentum that carried the Apollo program to the Moon.

Learn More From Trusted Sources

NASA – Apollo 4 Mission Overview · NASA – Apollo 4, the First Flight of the Saturn V · NASA – Apollo 4 was First Ever Launch from Kennedy Space Center · Apollo 4 – Mission Background

Print and Frame Details

• Museum quality 189 gsm matte paper with archival pigment inks
• Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
• Hanging hardware included on framed prints
• Available sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x18, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36 inches
• Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure fresh, clean prints

Thoughtful Craftsmanship

Every Swell Scenes space print is produced to order with careful color review and durable materials so your Apollo 4 Launch poster arrives ready to display and made to last.

About Swell Scenes

Swell Scenes creates design forward wall art inspired by NASA imagery, national parks, surf spots, and iconic locations around the world. Each piece is crafted to bring color, story, and a sense of place into your home, studio, or workspace.