13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle

Apollo 13: 1. Time bomb

Mar 9, 2020
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Two Groups

  • Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, recounts the mission as a tale of two groups.
  • One group worked in the comfort of mission control, while the other faced life-threatening challenges in a cold, damaged spacecraft.
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Lovell's Background

  • Jim Lovell's background as a Navy fighter pilot and test pilot prepared him for the challenges of spaceflight.
  • His passion for exploration drove him to pursue a career at NASA and command Apollo 13.
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Apollo 8's Bravery

  • Apollo 8 was a brave mission, being the first to orbit the moon.
  • Astronaut Charlie Duke highlights the courage of the Apollo 8 crew, emphasizing the risks and the reliance on the spacecraft's systems.
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