Space Rocket History #287 – Apollo 13 – Separation Anxiety

Posted on January 30, 2019 by spac9750

Three hours before dawn, Gene Kranz’ White Team took its place next to Windler’s Maroon Team controllers. The eighty hours of uncertainty were now past and mission control was down to Apollo 13’s final shift.

Service Module Separation
Apollo 13 Service Module
Apollo 13 Service Module

Jan 09

Space Rocket History #285 – Apollo 13 – More Problems

Posted on January 9, 2019 by spac9750

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From beneath the Lunar Modules floor there was a thud, then a hiss, then another thump that vibrated through the cabin.

FIDO Jerry Bostick
FIDO Dave Reed
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator

Dec 26

Space Rocket History #283 – Apollo 13 – Encouragement from the President

Posted on December 26, 2018 by spac9750

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In the White House, President Nixon was very concerned for the Apollo 13 crew. Since Apollo 8’s successful lunar orbit, just one month before his inauguration, Nixon had developed a fascination with moon flight and a special admiration for the crew of that first circumlunar trip.