Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died on October 13. McDivitt passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family and friends in Tucson, Arizona. He was 93 years old. McDivitt was born June 10, 1929, in Chicago. He graduated from
astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died on October 13. McDivitt passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family and friends in Tucson, Arizona. He was 93 years old.
Astronaut James A. McDivitt, shown here in his official 1971 portrait, died Oct. 13, 2022. McDivitt commanded Gemini IV, the second crewed Gemini flight, and Apollo 9, which tested the first lunar module in Earth orbit. Credit: NASA In the following years, it was a skill that allowed Apollo explorers to walk on the Moon and American astronauts and their partners from around the world to build the International Space Station. The mission’s four-day duration nearly doubled NASA astronauts’ previous time in space to that point, with the longest American spaceflight previously being Gordon Cooper’s 34-hour Mercury 9 mission.
The Apollo 9 astronauts, left to right, James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L. Schweickart, pause in front of the Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle that would launch the Apollo 8 crew. The launch of the Apollo 9 took place on March 3, 1969. The Apollo 9 spacecraft, in the lunar mission configuration, was tested in Earth orbit.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Former NASA astronaut Jim McDivitt, who led Gemini and Apollo missions, dies at 93McDivitt commanded two early Gemini and Apollo missions in the 1960s that played a key role in preparing for the moon landing in 1969.
Consulte Mais informação »
Former NASA astronaut Jim McDivitt, who led Gemini and Apollo missions, dies at 93McDivitt commanded two early Gemini and Apollo missions in the 1960s that played a key role in preparing for the moon landing in 1969.
Consulte Mais informação »
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis condemn ex-nanny’s ‘false and scurrilous accusations’Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis have released a joint statement in response to allegations their ex-nanny made about the rocky dissolution of their relationship.
Consulte Mais informação »
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis condemn ex-nanny’s ‘false and scurrilous accusations’ in joint statementOlivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis released a joint statement in response to allegations their ex-nanny made about the rocky dissolution of their relationship.
Consulte Mais informação »
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Are Coparenting Better In Joint Statement Against NannyThe former couple is a united front against their former nanny's claims and Harry Styles stories.
Consulte Mais informação »
Astronaut James McDivitt, commander of Apollo 9, dies at age 93Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission, died on Thursday in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his family and friends, NASA said.
Consulte Mais informação »