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Lunney's Leadership
- Glenn Lunney, at 33, was the youngest flight director but also one of NASA's most experienced.
- He took over during Apollo 13, inheriting a near-impossible situation.
Lifeboat Decision
- Apollo 13's command module was failing, requiring the lunar module to be powered up as a lifeboat.
- This drastic turn of events was a significant challenge for the crew and mission control.
Battery Conservation
- The command module's reentry batteries were being depleted as the fuel cells failed.
- John Aaron realized the need to shut down the command module to preserve the remaining battery power.