Apollo 9 Plaque, 14\", Mahogany For Sale

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Apollo 9 Plaque, 14\", Mahogany:
$227.00

Space fans and collectors! Enjoy the beautifully hand crafted 14 inch plaque of the Apollo 9. Each plaque is carved from Mahogany and handpainted to provide a piece you\'ll love!

• Length/Diameter - 14 inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Veteran Owned Business
• The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

1. Objective :
   • Apollo 9 was the first crewed flight that involved all the essential Apollo lunar hardware components.
   • It marked the maiden crewed flight of the lunar module (LM) .
2. Mission Highlights :
   • Spacecraft : The mission utilized the full Apollo spacecraft, which consisted of the command and service module (CSM) along with the Lunar Module (LM) .
   • Test in Earth Orbit : Apollo 9 operated in low Earth orbit , serving as a crucial testbed for lunar landing operations.
   • LM Qualification : The primary goal was to qualify the LM for lunar orbit operations . This involved demonstrating the LM\'s descent and ascent propulsion systems, independent crew control, and rendezvous and docking with the CSM.
   • Backup Mode : The crew also fired the LM descent engine as a backup mode (similar to what would be needed during the Apollo 13 mission).
   • Spacewalk (EVA) : During the ten-day mission, the astronauts performed a two-person spacewalk (EVA).
   • Docking Maneuvers : Apollo 9 achieved the second docking of two crewed spacecraft, following the Soviets\' spacewalk crew transfer between Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5.
3. Crew Members :
   • Commander : James A. McDivitt
   • Command Module Pilot : David R. Scott
   • Lunar Module Pilot : Rusty Schweickart
4. Notable Achievements :
   • Systems and procedures critical for lunar landings were tested, including LM engines, backpack life support systems, and navigation.
   • The LM demonstrated its ability to dock with the CSM.
5. Landing :
   • Apollo 9 splashed down in the North Atlantic Ocean on March 13, 1969 .

Apollo 9 played a vital role in paving the way for subsequent lunar missions, including the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing

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