Check the listing for details. Apollo 9 Patch – Sew On, 4". Listed at 15.95 USD. Apollo 9 Patch Space fans and collectors! Enjoy the beautifully embroidered Apollo 9 Patch. It is the perfect tribute to this crew and their mission! 4 inches Embroidered/Sew On US Naval Aviator Owned Business 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) . 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. Crew Members : Commander : James A. McDivitt Command Module Pilot : David R. Scott Lunar Module Pilot : Rusty Schweickart 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. 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