Nova

Nova was a series of NASA's rocket designs that were proposed both before and after the Saturn V rocket used in the Apollo program. Nova was NASA's first large launcher proposed in 1958, for missions similar to what Saturn V was subsequently used for. The Nova and Saturn V designs closely mirrored each other in basic concept, power, size, and function. Differences were minor but practical, and the Saturn was ultimately selected for the Apollo program, largely because it would reuse existing facilities to a greater extent and could make it to the pad somewhat earlier.

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This artist's concept illustrates the Module Nova concept - Solid C-3 Basis. From 1960 to 1962, the Marshall Space Flight Center considered the Nova launch vehicle as a means to achieve a marned lunar landing with a direct flight to the Moon.

Saturn C-3, Nova, Solid Stages, 1961

Saturn C-3 and Nova, 1961

Comparison of the Saturn I, Saturn V and proposed Nova rockets.

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
link	page		Hazegrayart page@		Wikidata
commons	image		This artist's concept illustrates the Module Nova concept - Solid C-3 Basis. From 1960 to 1962, the Marshall Space Flight Center considered the Nova launch vehicle as a means to achieve a marned lunar landing with a direct flight to the Moon.		Commons
commons	image		Saturn C-3, Nova, Solid Stages, 1961		Commons
commons	image		Saturn C-3 and Nova, 1961		Commons
commons	image		Comparison of the Saturn I, Saturn V and proposed Nova rockets.		Commons