Apollo Program
Apollo 9
Vehicle: Saturn V | Launch Site: Atlantic Ocean
Mission Overview
The Apollo 9 mission was a critical part of NASA's lunar exploration push. Tested the complete lunar landing spacecraft configuration in Earth orbit, practicing Lunar Module docking. The engineering advances made in guidance systems, thermal protection, computing, and structural engineering defined a generation of technology. The data returning from this mission shaped planetary geology, astronomy, and solar physics, cementing its position in human technological history.
Flight Crew & Officers
Multimedia Gallery
Official NASA historical record photography for Apollo 9.