The Saturn V was a powerful rocket used by NASA during the Apollo and Skylab programs from 1967 to 1973. Standing at 363 feet tall, it was designed to carry astronauts to the Moon and deliver payloads into orbit. The rocket had three stages, each contributing to its ability to reach space. With a thrust of 7.5 million pounds, the Saturn V remains one of the most powerful rockets ever built. It successfully launched the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, which was the first to land humans on the Moon, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.