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?Spider? attached to S-IVB s …
Title ?Spider? attached to S-IVB stage
Full Description 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
The Apollo 9 Prime Crew
Title The Apollo 9 Prime Crew
Full Description Portrait of the Apollo 9 prime crew in their space suits. From left to right they are: Commander, James A. McDivitt, Command Module pilot, David R. Scott, and Lunar Module pilot, Russell L. Schweickart. The Apollo 9 mission was designed to test the Apollo Command/Service and Lunar Modules in Earth orbit. The purpose was to verify that the Command/Service Module (CSM) could successfully dock with the Lunar Module (LM). The mission was also to test the LM systems in a "free flying" attitude to ensure that it performed as per specifications.
Date 12/18/1968
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Apollo 9 backup crew partici …
Title Apollo 9 backup crew participate in water egress training
Description 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
Astronaut James A. McDivitt …
Title Astronaut James A. McDivitt on deck of ship prior to water egress training
Description 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
Apollo 9 prime crew on deck …
Title Apollo 9 prime crew on deck of ship prior to water egress training
Description 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
Astronaut David R. Scott on …
Title Astronaut David R. Scott on deck of ship prior to water egress training
Description 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
Astronaut Russell L. Schweic …
Title Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart on deck prior to water egress training
Description 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
Apollo 9 Command Module aboa …
Title Apollo 9 Command Module aboard the U.S.S. Guadalcanal
Description Closeup view of the Apollo 9 Command Module as it sets on dolly on the deck of the U.S.S Guadalcanal just after being hoisted from the water.
Date Taken 1969-03-13
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