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The Cassette Tape Rusty Found Kept Time From Running Out
On a critical Apollo mission, a lost cassette tape is found, but the crew faces immense pressure to test lunar module systems before time runs out.
The Cassette Tape Rusty Found Kept Time From Running Out
This episode explores the Apollo 9 mission, a crucial step in the race to land humans on the Moon. It details the challenges faced by the crew and the extensive preparations required to test the lunar module in Earth orbit.
Mission: Apollo 9
Date: March 3, 1969
Crew: James McDivitt, David Scott, Rusty Schweickart
Location: Earth orbit
Objective: First crewed test of the lunar module
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