Apollo 13

Apollo, in Greek mythology, is generally not considered evil. He is known as the god of the sun, music, poetry, and healing. However, like many mythological figures, Apollo's character can be complex and he is sometimes depicted as having a dual nature, with both positive and negative attributes.

Apollo 7 launched from the Air Force Station's launch pad LC-34 (this was the only Apollo mission that did not launch from Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39-A)

Rescuing the three astronauts of Apollo 13 was arguably the most difficult rescue mission in all of human history. It showed that humankind is not willing to give up on those in need of help. For a few days, the whole world banded together in support of these three individuals -- even the USSR, whom the USA was arch rivals with at this tense time in the Cold War.

The lasting effects of the mission were rather small -- a few safety changes to future spacecraft and procedures. But it proved to humankind that in tough times, "failure is not an option."

1. They used the EVA cue card to form an arch over the canister, to prevent the bag they were going to put the canister into from sucking down on the screens and blocking the flow.

2. They used a piece of cut-up towel to plug the bypass hole in the canister so air would be forced to flow through the screens.

3. They placed the canister inside one of the LCG bags and taped everything securely in place.

4. They then cut a hole in the LCG bag and slipped a red EVA suit hose into the hole and underneath the arch they built with the EVA cue card, then taped everything in place.

5. They connected the suit hose to the SUIT LOOP in the LM and turned it on, sucking the air out LM, through the canister, and back out.

In the complete mission transcript (see link below WARNING: 21mb PDF file) the procedure is read up to the crew starting on page 418.

The Apollo missions typically lasted around 8 to 12 days, depending on the specific mission objectives. The duration of the mission included travel time to the moon, conducting experiments, and returning safely to Earth.

Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968.

The speed of Apollo 13 during its mission to the Moon ranged from about 24,300 miles per hour during its trans-lunar injection to approximately 4,600 feet per second during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

The crew of Apollo 13 consisted of astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert. They were scheduled to land on the moon, but had to abort their mission due to an oxygen tank explosion on their spacecraft.

Apollo 12 used a combination of liquid oxygen (LOX) and RP-1 (a refined form of kerosene) as fuel for its Saturn V rocket. The LOX and RP-1 were combined in the first stage of the rocket to provide the necessary thrust for launch into space.

The NASA crew used the scientific method in Apollo 13 when they faced challenges such as the oxygen tank explosion. They followed a systematic approach of observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and analysis to troubleshoot the problem and find solutions to ensure the safe return of the crew to Earth.

Apollo 13 had a normal takeoff then an Electrical fault caused an explosion in the oxygen tank. Then the mission to the moon was abandoned. Mission control had to work out how to get the space craft back on 12 amps and with limited oxygen.

The problem encountered by Apollo 13 was an oxygen tank explosion that caused a loss of electrical power, cabin heat, and potable water, putting the crew in danger. This forced the mission to be aborted and the crew to use the lunar module as a lifeboat to survive their return to Earth.

The Apollo 13 mission used various technologies, including the Saturn V rocket for launch, the Apollo spacecraft for crew transportation, the Lunar Module for landings (although it was not used for Apollo 13 due to the mission's purpose), and various communication systems to stay in contact with mission control on Earth. Additionally, the mission made significant use of reconfiguring systems and improvisation to solve problems, particularly after the oxygen tank explosion.

Yes the Apollo 13 spacecraft did explode as a oxygen cylinder exploded.

The maximum speed of the Apollo 13 spacecraft during its journey to the Moon was approximately 24,790 miles per hour.

The crew of Apollo 13 got back to Earth by using the lunar module as a lifeboat after an oxygen tank explosion crippled their main spacecraft. They executed a critical engine burn to adjust their trajectory, allowing them to slingshot around the moon and use its gravity to propel them back towards Earth. They safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970.

The Apollo 11 mission, the first lunar landing mission, was crewed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two humans to walk on the moon. Michael Collins orbited the moon in the command module while the other two astronauts descended to the lunar surface.

The crew members were James A. Lovell, John L. 'Jack' Swigert and Fred W. Haise.

After landing on the moon, the crew members of Apollo 11 spent about 21 hours on the surface conducting experiments, collecting samples, taking photographs, and setting up scientific instruments. They also planted the American flag and left behind a plaque that read, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind."

Apollo 8 was the first manned mission to orbit the Moon. Launched in December 1968, it made 10 lunar orbits and provided valuable data for the subsequent Apollo missions that ultimately led to the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. It was a crucial step in the United States' quest to land humans on the Moon.

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.

Officially, there was no Apollo 2 or 3. These were unmanned flights that took place after the Apollo 1 fire, while officials were still trying to decide if they wanted to continue using the Apollo name. By the time they had made up their minds they had already launched 2 test flights of the Saturn V. Following after those, they flew three more unmanned tests, named Apollo 4, 5, and 6. The first manned mission was Apollo 7.

Actually, that's not quite it. First of all, patches were commissioned only for manned missions, and contrary to the Wikipedia article, examination of the photographs shot during training reveal that the patch Grissom, White and Chaffee designed for AS-204 has no designation at all. Second, the unmanned flights that would have been designated Apollo 1, Apollo 2, and Apollo 3 flew BEFORE the flight that Betty Grissom insisted be designated Apollo 1. AS-201 (Apollo 1) flew on 26 February 1966, AS203 (Apollo 3) flew on 5 July 1966, and AS-202 (Apollo 2) flew on 25 August 1966. The flights after AS-204 used the normal designations assigned after liftoff. Note that, by this scheme, AS-204, had it been launched, would have been designated Apollo 4, not Apollo 1.

The Apollo 11 mission was led by the United States, involving American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. No other countries directly participated in the mission itself, although it was a significant milestone for international space exploration efforts.

Apollo 13 was launched in 1970 with the intention of landing on the Moon, but an oxygen tank explosion during the mission forced the crew to abort their landing and return safely to Earth.

The Apollo mission 14 launch date was January 31, 1971.