Mr Russell L Schweickart (1960s)

The film provides an overview of astronaut Russell L. Schweikert’s background and his journey as a NASA astronaut. It highlights his inquisitive and scientific mind, enthusiasm for learning, and his involvement in various research and training activities. The film mentions his selection as part of the third class of astronauts in 1963, his role as a backup pilot for the first manned Apollo flight, and his eventual assignment as the lunar module pilot for the Apollo 9 mission. The film emphasizes the importance of the Apollo 9 mission, which involved testing the lunar module in space, as a crucial step towards future lunar landings.

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