launched from USA

Apollo 9

Success
MAR 03196916:00:00 UTC

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

launched from LC-39A Kennedy

aboard Saturn V SA-504 into LEO

carrying 43,196 kg of payload

Payloads · 2

  • 01

    Apollo CSM-104

  • 02

    Apollo LM-3

Crew · 3

  • 01 James McDivitt from USA
  • 02 David Scott from USA
  • 03 Rusty Schweickart from USA

Landing & recovery

Descended under parachute

last updated Oct 11, 2026