Apollo 13 Has a Problem
Wednesday April 13, 2005
On this date in 1970, the crew of Apollo 13 had just finished a television broadcast explaining their mission and about life aboard the ship. After completing the broadcast, flight control sent another message, "13, we got one more item for you when you get a chance. We'd like you to err, stir up your cryo tanks. In addition err, have a shaft and trunnion, for a look at the comet Bennett if you need it."
Moments later, the technicians in flight control heard a disturbing message from Apollo 13. Jack Swigert said, "OK Houston, we've had a problem here." Learn what happened aboard Apollo 13.
Find out what else happened This Date in Astronomy and Space.
Moments later, the technicians in flight control heard a disturbing message from Apollo 13. Jack Swigert said, "OK Houston, we've had a problem here." Learn what happened aboard Apollo 13.
Find out what else happened This Date in Astronomy and Space.
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