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?Spider? attached to S-IVB s
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?Spider? attached to S-IVB stage |
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The Lunar Module ?Spider,? remains attached to the Saturn IVB stage in earth orbit prior to docking with Apollo 9?s Command/Service Module, ?Gumdrop.? The photo was taken following separation of the CSM from the S-IVB stage, and the Spacecraft Lunar Module Adapter (SLA) panels have already been jettisoned. Following a March 3, 1969 launch, Apollo 9?s crew of James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart spent 10 days testing the Lunar Module and Command and Service Modules in Earth orbit. Apollo 9 was the first mission to dock the CSM with the LEM, and the astronauts paved the way for subsequent flights to the moon with the CSM and the LEM. |
| Date |
03/03/1969 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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Saturn V Third Stage LM Adap
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Saturn V Third Stage LM Adapter |
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Attached to the Saturn IV-B stage, the Lunar Module Adapter's four panels are retracted to the fully open position. This is where the Lunar Module (LM) is stored during launch. On missions requiring the use of a LM, the four panels would be retracted and jettisoned before rendezvous and docking. This photo was taken during the Apollo 7 mission, when no Lunar Module was carried. The SIV-B stage flew as the second stage on a Saturn IB rocket. It is also used as the third stage on the Saturn V. The Apollo 7 mission was designed to test the Apollo Command and Service Module spacecraft systems specifically. Apollo 9 was the first mission to fly the Lunar Module. |
| Date |
10/11/1968 |
| NASA Center |
Johnson Space Center |
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Saturn V S-IVB Stages at the
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Saturn V S-IVB Stages at the Sacramento Test Operations Facility |
| Date of Image |
1967-01-01 |
| Full Description |
This is a view of the Saturn V S-IVB (third) stage for the AS-209 (Apollo-Soyuz test project backup vehicle) on a transporter in the right foreground, and the S-IVB stage for AS-504 (Apollo 9 mission) being installed in the Beta Test Stand 1 at the SACTO facility in California. After the S-II (second) stage dropped away, the S-IVB (third) stage ignited and burned for about two minutes to place itself and the Apollo spacecraft into the desired Earth orbit. At the proper time during this Earth parking orbit, the S-IVB stage was re-ignited to speed the Apollo spacecraft to escape velocity and inject it and the astronauts into a moon trajectory. Developed and manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company in California, the S-IVB stage measures about 21.5 feet in diameter, about 58 feet in length, and is powered by a single 200,000-pound-thrust J-2 engine with a re-start capability. The S-IVB stage was also used on the second stage of the Saturn IB launch vehicle. |
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Montage of Apollo Crew Patch
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Montage of Apollo Crew Patches |
| Date of Image |
1979-05-01 |
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This montage depicts the flight crew patches for the manned Apollo 7 thru Apollo 17 missions. The Apollo 7 through 10 missions were basically manned test flights that paved the way for lunar landing missions. Primary objectives met included the demonstration of the Command Service Module (CSM) crew performance, crew/space vehicle/mission support facilities performance and testing during a manned CSM mission, CSM rendezvous capability, translunar injection demonstration, the first manned Apollo docking, the first Apollo Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA), performance of the first manned flight of the lunar module (LM), the CSM-LM docking in translunar trajectory, LM undocking in lunar orbit, LM staging in lunar orbit, and manned LM-CSM docking in lunar orbit. Apollo 11 through 17 were lunar landing missions with the exception of Apollo 13 which was forced to circle the moon without landing due to an onboard explosion. The craft was,however, able to return to Earth safely. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission and performed the first lunar surface EVA. Landing site was the Sea of Tranquility. A message for mankind was delivered, the U.S. flag was planted, experiments were set up and 47 pounds of lunar surface material was collected for analysis back on Earth. Apollo 12, the 2nd manned lunar landing mission landed in the Ocean of Storms and retrieved parts of the unmanned Surveyor 3, which had landed on the Moon in April 1967. The Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP) was deployed, and 75 pounds of lunar material was gathered. Apollo 14, the 3rd lunar landing mission landed in Fra Mauro. ALSEP and other instruments were deployed, and 94 pounds of lunar materials were gathered, using a hand cart for first time to transport rocks. Apollo 15, the 4th lunar landing mission landed in the Hadley-Apennine region. With the first use of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), the crew was bale to gather 169 pounds of lunar material. Apollo 16, the 5th lunar landing mission, landed in the Descartes Highlands for the first study of highlands area. Selected surface experiments were deployed, the ultraviolet camera/spectrograph was used for first time on the Moon, and the LRV was used for second time for a collection of 213 pounds of lunar material. The Apollo program came to a close with Apollo 17, the 6th and final manned lunar landing mission that landed in the Taurus-Littrow highlands and valley area. This mission hosted the first scientist-astronaut, Schmitt, to land on the Moon. The 6th automated research station was set up, and 243 ponds of lunar material was gathered using the LRV. |
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The Apollo 9 Astronauts
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The Apollo 9 Astronauts |
| Date of Image |
1968-12-19 |
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Pictured from left to right, the Apollo 9 astronauts, James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L. Schweickart, pause in front of the Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle that would launch the Apollo 8 crew. The launch of the Apollo 9 (Saturn V launch vehicle, SA-504) took place on March 3, 1968. The Apollo 9 spacecraft, in the lunar mission configuration, was tested in Earth orbit. The mission was designed to rehearse all the steps and reproduce all the events of the Apollo 11 mission with the exception of the lunar touchdown, stay, and liftoff. The command and service modules, and the lunar module were used in flight procedures identical to those that would later take similar vehicles to the Moon, and a landing. The flight mechanics, mission support systems, communications, and recording of data were tested in a final round of verification. Astronauts Scott and Schweickart conducted Extravehicular Activity during this mission. |
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Apollo 9 Launch
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Apollo 9 Launch |
| Date of Image |
1968-03-03 |
| Full Description |
The launch of the Apollo 9 (Saturn V launch vehicle, SA-504), with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L. Schweickart, took place on March 3, 1968. The Apollo 9 spacecraft, in the lunar mission configuration, was tested in Earth orbit. The mission was designed to rehearse all the steps and reproduce all the events of the Apollo 11 mission with the exception of the lunar touchdown, stay, and liftoff. The command and service modules, and the lunar module were used in flight procedures identical to those that would later take similar vehicles to the Moon, and a landing. The flight mechanics, mission support systems, communications, and recording of data were tested in a final round of verification. Astronauts Scott and Schweickart conducted Extravehicular Activity during this mission. |
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Lunar Module 3 attached to S
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Lunar Module 3 attached to Saturn V third stage |
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The Lunar Module (LM) 3 "Spider", still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage, is photographed from the Command/Service Module (CSM) "Gumdrop" on the first day of the Apollo 9 earth-orbital mission. This picture was taken following CSM/LM-S-IVB separation, and prior to LM extraction from the S-IVB. The Spacecraft Lunar Module Adapter (SLA) panels have already been jettisoned. |
| Date |
03.03.1969 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Some of the former Apollo program astronauts tour the new Apollo/Saturn V Center (ASVC) at KSC prior to the gala grand opening ceremony for the facility that was held Jan. 8, 1997. The astronauts were invited to participate in the event, which also featured NASA Administrator Dan Goldin and KSC Director Jay Honeycutt. Apollo 10 Lunar Module Pilot and Apollo 17 Commander Eugene A. Cernan and Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell L. Schweickart (second from right), are both pointing at the KSC Apollo/Saturn V rocket inside the building as they talk to other guests on the tour. The ASVC also features several other Apollo program spacecraft components, multimedia presentations and a simulated Apollo/Saturn V liftoff. The facility will be a part of the KSC bus tour that embarks from the KSC Visitor Center |
| Release Date |
01/08/1997 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Some of the former Apollo program astronauts tour the new Apollo/Saturn V Center (ASVC) at KSC prior to the gala grand opening ceremony for the facility that was held Jan. 8, 1997. The astronauts were invited to participate in the event, which also featured NASA Administrator Dan Goldin and KSC Director Jay Honeycutt. Passing underneath the KSC Apollo/Saturn V inside the building are (from left): Apollo 10 Lunar Module Pilot and Apollo 17 Commander Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell L. Schweikart, Apollo 10 Command Module Pilot and Apollo 16 Commander John W. Young, Apollo 10 Commander Thomas P. Stafford, and Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. The ASVC also features several other Apollo program spacecraft components, multimedia presentations and a simulated Apollo/Saturn V liftoff. The facility will be a part of the KSC bus tour that embarks from the KSC Visitor Center |
| Release Date |
01/08/1997 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Some of the former Apollo program astronauts tour the new Apollo/Saturn V Center (ASVC) at KSC prior to the gala grand opening ceremony for the facility that was held Jan. 8, 1997. The astronauts were invited to participate in the event, which also featured NASA Administrator Dan Goldin and KSC Director Jay Honeycutt. Passing underneath the KSC Apollo/Saturn V inside the building are (from left): Apollo 10 Lunar Module Pilot and Apollo 17 Commander Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell L. Schweikart, Apollo 10 Command Module Pilot and Apollo 16 Commander John W. Young, Apollo 10 Commander Thomas P. Stafford, and Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. The ASVC also features several other Apollo program spacecraft components, multimedia presentations and a simulated Apollo/Saturn V liftoff. The facility will be a part of the KSC bus tour that embarks from the KSC Visitor Center |
| Release Date |
01/08/1997 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell L. Schweikart poses in front of an Apollo Command and Service Module in the the new Apollo/Saturn V Center (ASVC) at KSC prior to the gala grand opening ceremony for the facility that was held Jan. 8, 1997. Several Apollo astronauts were invited to participate in the event, which also featured NASA Administrator Dan Goldin and KSC Director Jay Honeycutt. The ASVC also features several other Apollo program spacecraft components, multimedia presentations and a simulated Apollo/Saturn V liftoff. The facility will be a part of the KSC bus tour that embarks from the KSC Visitor Center |
| Release Date |
01/08/1997 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Some of the former Apollo program astronauts and their family members and friends tour the new Apollo/Saturn V Center (ASVC) at KSC prior to the gala grand opening ceremony for the facility that was held Jan. 8, 1997. The astronauts were invited to participate in the event, which also featured NASA Administrator Dan Goldin and KSC Director Jay Honeycutt. Observing one of the displays inside the ASVC are (from left): Lois Aldrin, wife of Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., Aldrin, Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 10 Lunar Module Pilot and Apollo 17 Commander Eugene A. Cernan, and Apollo 10 Commander Thomas P. Stafford. The ASVC also features several other Apollo program spacecraft components, multimedia presentations and a simulated Apollo/ Saturn V liftoff. The facility will be a part of the KSC bus tour that embarks from the KSC Visitor Center |
| Release Date |
01/08/1997 |
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Lunar Module 3 attached to S
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Lunar Module 3 attached to Saturn V third stage |
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The Lunar Module (LM) 3 "Spider", still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage, is photographed from the Command/Service Module (CSM) "Gumdrop" on the first day of the Apollo 9 earth-orbital mission. This picture was taken following CSM/LM-S-IVB separation, and prior to LM extraction from the S-IVB. The Spacecraft Lunar Module Adapter (SLA) panels have already been jettisoned. |
| Date Taken |
1969-03-03 |
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Ascent stage of Lunar Module
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Ascent stage of Lunar Module 3 being uncrated and moved |
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The ascent stage of Lunar Module 3 being uncrated and moved to workstand in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft Operations Building. Lunar Module 3 will be flown on the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Saturn 504) mission. |
| Date Taken |
1968-06-14 |
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Apollo 9 backup crew partici
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Apollo 9 backup crew participate in water egress training |
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The backup crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission stands on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to participating in water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. Left to right, are Astronauts Charels Conrad Jr. (holding hatch), RIchard F. Gordon Jr., and Alan L. Bean. They are standing by the Apollo command module trainer which was used in the exercise. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-01 |
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Apollo 9 prime crew particip
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Apollo 9 prime crew participate in water egress training |
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The prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission participates in water egress training in a tank in bldg 260 at the Manned Spacecraft Center. Egressing the Apollo command module boilerplate is Astronaut James A. McDivitt, commander. In life raft are Astronauts David R. Scott (background), command module pilot, and Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-01 |
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Astronaut James A. McDivitt
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Astronaut James A. McDivitt on deck of ship prior to water egress training |
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Astronaut James A. McDivitt, commander of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission, relaxes on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-05 |
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Astronaut Russell Schweickar
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Astronaut Russell Schweickart inside simulator for EVA training |
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Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission, is seen inside Chamber "A", Space Environment Simulation Laboratory, bldg 32, participating in dry run activity in preparpation for extravehicular activity. |
| Date Taken |
1968-12-11 |
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Apollo 9 prime crew on deck
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Apollo 9 prime crew on deck of ship prior to water egress training |
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The prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission stands on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. Left to right are Astronauts Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, David R. Scott, command module pilot, and James A. McDivitt, commander. In the background is the Apollo command module boilerplate which was used in the training exercise. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-05 |
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Astronaut David R. Scott on
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Astronaut David R. Scott on deck of ship prior to water egress training |
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Astronaut David R. Scott, command module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission, relaxes on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-05 |
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Apollo 9 prime crew inside A
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Apollo 9 prime crew inside Apollo command module boilerplate during training |
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The prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission are seen inside an Apollo command module boilerplate during water egress training activity in the Gulf of Mexico. From Foreground, are Astronatus James A. McDivitt (with oxygen regulator in his mouth), commander, David R. Scott, command module pilot, and Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-05 |
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Astronaut Russell L. Schweic
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Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart on deck prior to water egress training |
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Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space mission, relaxes on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Date Taken |
1968-11-05 |
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Portrait of the Apollo 9 pri
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Portrait of the Apollo 9 prime crew |
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Portrait of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) prime crew in their space suits. Left to right are Astronauts James A. McDivitt, commander, David R. Scott, command module pilot, and Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot. |
| Date Taken |
1968-12-18 |
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Aerial view of Apollo 9 spac
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Aerial view of Apollo 9 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A |
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Aerial view of Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle on the way from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center. The Saturn V stack and its mobile launch tower are atop a huge crawler-transporter (view looking toward Pad A). |
| Date Taken |
1969-01-03 |
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Portrait of the Apollo 9 pri
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Portrait of the Apollo 9 prime crew |
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Portrait of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) prime crew in their space suits. Left to right are Astronauts James A. McDivitt, commander, David R. Scott, command module pilot, and Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot. In the background is the Apollo 8 space vehicle on Pad A, Launch complex 39, Kennedy Space Center. Gaseous liquid oxygen is venting from the vehicle's first (S-1C) stage during a countdown demonstration test. Mcdivitt holds a U.S. flag. |
| Date Taken |
1968-12-18 |
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Liftoff of the Apollo 9 spac
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| Title |
Liftoff of the Apollo 9 space vehicle |
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The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center at 11 a.m., March 3, 1969. This view shows birds flying as the launch vehicle lifts off (25863), Launch view of the Apollo 9 space vehicle. In this view the vehicle is almost totally obscured by clouds of smoke from the launch (25864). |
| Date Taken |
1969-03-03 |
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Liftoff of the Apollo 9 spac
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Liftoff of the Apollo 9 space vehicle |
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The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center at 11 a.m., March 3, 1969. This view shows birds flying as the launch vehicle lifts off (25863), Launch view of the Apollo 9 space vehicle. In this view the vehicle is almost totally obscured by clouds of smoke from the launch (25864). |
| Date Taken |
1969-03-03 |
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Nighttime view of Apollo 9 s
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Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39 |
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Nighttime view of the 363-ft-high Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, during preparations for the scheduled 10-day earth-orbital space mission. |
| Date Taken |
1969-02-23 |
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