Astronaut David R. Scott was chosen as command module pilot for the prime crew of the Apollo 9 space mission. The Apollo 9 mission lasted from March 3-13, 1969.
Record-setting Teamwork
NASA
These astronauts comprised the prime crew chosen for the Apollo 9 space mission: James A. McDivitt, commander; David R. Scott, command module pilot; and Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot.
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