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Apollo 9, a union in space. The third manned mission

As we celebrate the first trip to the moon:

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Lets us now look at the Apollo 9 mission that follows

The third manned mission took off on the 3^rd Mach 1969. On board were the Astronauts, James McDivitt, David Scott and Rusty Schweickart. Their mission, to test the lunar module, and to dock the LM with the CSM. The mission would involve an EVA (spacewalk) with two astronauts- Scott and

Schweickart.

Picture credit NASA

On the 3^rd March the LM successfully docked with the CSM. The two modules undocked on the 7^th Marchand splash down was on the 10^th March 1969.

The mission paved the way by performing all the risky7 manoeuvres that would be required by the final moon landing. It was a most fruitful dress rehearsal.

Naturally the watches of choice were the Speedmasters.

James McDivitt, NASA S/N 60 wore a ref 105.012-CB (verified- National Air and Space museum).

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/chronograph-mcdivitt-apollo-9

David Scott- no information – S/N64. Unfortunately I could find no information on this piece anywhere.

Russell Schweickart: S/N 55: It looks like a either a 105.012-66 or 145.012-67. After intense analysis of the case/case back and lugs, I am very confident that is was the first 145.012 in space.- ref. unverified. Pic: National Air and Space museum

Summary;

McDivitt: ref 105.012-66 CB case : verified

Scott: unknown likely 321 calibre probably 105.012-?

Schweickart: ref 145.012-67 – UNVERIFIED

I am exceptionally grateful for the pictures which are being used for education purposes only to NASA and the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum

Apollo 9, a union in space. The third manned mission

Apollo 9, a union in space. The third manned mission

Thanks for the education, Imran. [nt]

This series is outstanding.

Great post, thank you. [nt]

Great post, my friend! [nt]

Replacement bezel on Schweickart's, though. Invaluable . . .