James A Mcdivitt Collection

Ed White performs first U. S. spacewalk, 1965. Creator: James A McDivitt
Ed White performs first U.S. spacewalk, 1965. Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight, floats in space during Americas first spacewalk

Lunar Module Ascent Stage, 1969. Creator: David Scott
Lunar Module Ascent Stage, 1969. The Lunar Module " Spider" ascent stage is photographed from the Command/Service Module on the fifth day of the Apollo 9 earth-orbital mission

Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 4 Astronauts meet Yuri Gagarin, Paris, France, 1965. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin shakes hand with NASAs Gemini 4 astronauts, Edward H. White II and James A

Spider in Earth Orbit, 1969. Creator: David Scott
Spider in Earth Orbit, 1969. View of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module " Spider" in a lunar landing configuration photographed by Command Module pilot David Scott inside the Command/Service Module

Gemini IV crew arrives on the USS Wasp, June 7, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini IV crew arrives on the USS Wasp, June 7, 1965. Astronauts Edward H. White II and James A. McDivitt on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp after their record-breaking

White and McDivitt talk to President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965. Creator: NASA
White and McDivitt talk to President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965. Gemini 4 astronauts Edward H. White II (left) and James A. McDivitt listen to the voice of President Johnson as he congratulates them by

Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. The Apollo 9 Command Module " Gumdrop", with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L

Spider Over The Ocean, 1969. Creator: David Scott
Spider Over The Ocean, 1969. View of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module " Spider, " in a lunar landing configuration, as photographed form the Command/Service Module on the fifth day of the Apollo 9

Gemini 4 Recovery with Green Marker Dye, 1965. Creator: NASA
Gemini 4 Recovery with Green Marker Dye, 1965. Overhead view of the Gemini 4 spacecraft showing the yellow flotation collar used to stabilize the spacecraft in choppy seas

Gumdrop Meets Spider, 1969. Creator: Russell Schweickart
Gumdrop Meets Spider, 1969. Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules (CSM) nicknamed " Gumdrop" and Lunar Module (LM), nicknamed " Spider" are shown docked together as Command Module

Astronaut Edward White performs the first American spacewalk, 3 June 1965. Creator
Astronaut Edward White performs the first American spacewalk, 3 June 1965. US astronaut Edward H White II, pilot of the Gemini IV four-day Earth-orbital mission

Apollo 9 Saturn V rocket, 1969. This rocket, shown here on its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre, Cape canaveral, Florida, USA, launched Apollo 9 on 3 March 1969

Apollo 9 astronauts, 1968. Russell Schweickart, Lunar Module pilot, David Scott, Command Module pilot and James McDivitt, Commander, are dressed in spacesuits during a ground-based training exercise

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James A. McDivitt, a renowned astronaut and creator of several iconic moments in space history. In 1965, he witnessed Ed White perform the first-ever U. S. Spacewalk, a groundbreaking achievement that pushed the boundaries of human exploration. Another notable accomplishment was his involvement in the Lunar Module Ascent Stage project in 1969, alongside David Scott. McDivitt's journey also led him to Paris, France where he met Yuri Gagarin, a legendary figure in space travel. This encounter showcased the international camaraderie among astronauts and their shared passion for pushing the limits of what is possible. In 1969, McDivitt contributed to another significant milestone as part of the Spider mission which orbited Earth under his guidance with David Scott by his side. The image captured during this expedition showcases their dedication and commitment to scientific progress. Throughout his career, McDivitt encountered numerous memorable moments such as arriving on USS Wasp after Gemini IV mission and engaging with President Lyndon B. Johnson himself alongside Ed White discussing their experiences in outer space. His legacy continued with Apollo 9 Splashdown where he played an instrumental role along with other NASA members ensuring safe returns for astronauts from their missions into unknown territories. The Spider Over The Ocean photograph taken by David Scott further exemplifies McDivitt's contributions towards expanding our understanding of outer space while capturing breathtaking visuals that inspire generations to come. Not only did James A. McDivitt witness historic events but actively participated in them too; one such instance being Gemini 4 Recovery marked by green marker dye highlighting successful retrieval operations conducted by NASA personnel. Gumdrop Meets Spider represents yet another remarkable moment when Russell Schweickart joined forces with McDivitt during Apollo missions - symbolizing teamwork and collaboration essential for achieving monumental goals beyond Earth's atmosphere. It was through these incredible endeavors that James A. McDivitt left an indelible mark on humanity's journey into space.