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The crew had just finished their live broadcast for TV.
Jack Swigert flipped the switch to stir the O2 tanks. One of the circuits inside the tank sparked, causing the oxygen to ignite, rupturing the tank.
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How did the crew of Apollo 13 survive in space after the accident?
The astronauts of Apollo 13 , used the lunar module to survive after the accident.
How far away was the Apollo 13 spacecraft from earth when the accident happened?
Apollo 13 spacecraft was near to the moon and they were shortly going to separate from the Apollo craft. that Lunar module. But it happened before they had separated.
Who caused the Apollo 13 accident?
It was a explosion in the oxygen cylinder.
What caused the Apollo 13 accident?
Explosion in the Oxygen Tanks
What day of the week was April 13 1970?
April 13 1970 was the day that Apollo 13 had an accident onboard. Even though so many people would love to believe that Apollo 13 had an accident on a Friday the 13th, it was actually a Monday.
How did the crew of Apollo 13 survive in space after the accident?
The astronauts of Apollo 13 , used the lunar module to survive after the accident.
How far away was the Apollo 13 spacecraft from earth when the accident happened?
Apollo 13 spacecraft was near to the moon and they were shortly going to separate from the Apollo craft. that Lunar module. But it happened before they had separated.
Who caused the Apollo 13 accident?
It was a explosion in the oxygen cylinder.
What caused the Apollo 13 accident?
Explosion in the Oxygen Tanks
What caused the accident on Apollo 13?
We can say that it was a explosion in the oxygen cylinder.
What day of the week was April 13 1970?
April 13 1970 was the day that Apollo 13 had an accident onboard. Even though so many people would love to believe that Apollo 13 had an accident on a Friday the 13th, it was actually a Monday.
Dangers in the Apollo 13 mission?
The dangers of Apollo 13 was that there could be a accident in space, as it happened , as a cylinder of oxygen exploded while far in space.
What year did Lost Moon The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 have a accident?
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What is an explosion that occurred on board and the astronauts were not able to land on the moon?
You are describing the Apollo 13 mission.
Could Apollo 13 have landed on the moon?
If the explosion had not occurred, most likely yes.
Which Apollo mission besides the Apollo 11?
The other landing missions were Apollos 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Apollo 13 was supposed to be a landing mission but the accident prevented that from ocurring.
When did the Apollo 13 accident happen?
Two days after launch.Apollo 13 happened on 11/4/1970. Two days in space it exploded.
