Apollo 9 (1969): Crewed Lunar Module Testing in Earth Orbit

1. Apollo 9 assigned as first crewed LM test

   Jan 1, 1969Labels: Apollo 9, Lunar Module

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2. Saturn V launches Apollo 9 to Earth orbit

   Mar 3, 1969Labels: Saturn V, Kennedy Space, Crew

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3. CSM separates and docks to extract LM

   Mar 3, 1969Labels: CSM, Transposition docking

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4. S-IVB restart raises orbit for mission testing

   Mar 3, 1969Labels: S-IVB, Third stage

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5. Crew begins detailed LM checkout in orbit

   Mar 5, 1969Labels: LM Spider, Systems checkout

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6. Schweickart performs EVA to test life support backpack

   Mar 6, 1969Labels: Russell Schweickart, PLSS

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7. LM descent engine fired during in-orbit checks

   Mar 6, 1969Labels: LM descent, Propulsion test

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8. LM separates for independent flight and rendezvous drills

   Mar 7, 1969Labels: LM independent, Rendezvous drills

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9. LM ascent engine fired and descent stage jettisoned

   Mar 7, 1969Labels: LM ascent, Descent stage

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10. LM rendezvous and docking completed with the CSM

    Mar 7, 1969Labels: Rendezvous, Docking

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11. LM jettisoned after completing mission objectives

    Mar 8, 1969Labels: LM jettison, Mission completion

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12. Apollo 9 splashes down and is recovered

    Mar 13, 1969Labels: Splashdown, U S

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