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The audio from the cockpit before the three astronauts got swallowed in flames sends shivers down the spine.

The rapid pace of preparations for the first Moon landing continued in April 1969. The successful Apollo 9 mission in March cleared the way for Apollo 10 to

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Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission, died on Thursday, NASA said.

McDivitt commanded the Apollo 9 mission, which tested out the Lunar Excursion Module

McDivitt commanded two early Gemini and Apollo missions in the 1960s that played a key role in preparing for the moon landing in 1969.

Former NASA astronaut, James McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions. passed away at home surrounded by his family.

Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, passed away in his sleep on Oct. 13 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 93 years old.

Irish American James McDivitt, a former NASA astronaut who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, passed away on October 13.

The NASA astronaut also led the Gemini IV..