launched fromUSA

Apollo 9

Success
MAR 03196916:00:00 UTC

Tests of the Lunar Module and the portable life support system backpack.

launched fromLC-39AKennedy

aboardSaturn VSA-504intoLEO

carrying43,196 kgof payload

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    Apollo CSM-104

  • 02

    Apollo LM-3

Crew · 3

  • 01James A. McDivittfromUSA
  • 02David R. ScottfromUSA
  • 03Russell L. SchweickartfromUSA

Landing & recovery

descendedunderparachuteSuccess