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Apollo 13

Apollo 13 was the name of the fateful NASA moon mission which was intended to be the third space mission to carry humans to the moon's surface. An explosion of one of the oxygen tanks and resulting damage to other systems caused the mission to be aborted before the lunar landing could take place. Questions about Apollo 13 and its crew are asked and answered here.

935 Questions

What is the G-force experienced by astronauts while the rocket escapes earth's gravity into outer space?

During a rocket launch, astronauts can experience up to 3-4 times the force of gravity (3-4G) depending on the rocket and mission profile. Once the rocket reaches outer space and escapes Earth's gravity, astronauts experience microgravity, where they feel weightless and are in free fall around the Earth.

How tall was the Apollo 13?

The Apollo 13 was not a tangible object it was a mission problem SOLVED.

Did Apollo 13 win any Oscars?

Apollo 13 won two Oscars in 1996: Best Film Editing Best Sound

What are the names for the crew members of Apollo 8?

Frank Borman - Command Module

Pilot James Lovell

Lunar Module Pilot William Anders

They became the first humans to travel beyond low Earth orbit, the first to see Earth as a whole planet, and then the first to directly see the far side of the Moon.

How many pennies would it take to reach to the moon?

The distance to the moon is approximately 238,855 miles. If you stacked pennies on top of each other, a single penny is about 0.06 inches thick. You would need roughly 477,710,000 pennies stacked on top of each other to reach the moon.

What does Apollo wear?

Apollo wears a Laurel crown on his head.

He has a small harp and a small bow in his hands.

Apollo had blue eyes and golden wavy hair.

He is very strong because of his big muscles!

Who was the original commander of apollo 13?

The original commander of Apollo 13 was Alan Shepard, but he was replaced by Jim Lovell due to an inner ear infection. Jim Lovell ended up leading the mission along with Jack Swigert and Fred Haise.

How many survivors where there in the Apollo 13?

There were no casualties on Apollo 13. So there were 3 survivors, which was everybody on the spacecraft.

Did the pod of Apollo 13 land in the sea?

Yes, the Apollo 13 capsule landed in the Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970 after completing its splashdown in a designated recovery area near the USS Iwo Jima.

Why is ken scrubbed from Apollo 13?

Ken Mattingly was taken off the Apollo 13 mission due to concerns about potential exposure to German measles from a fellow astronaut. NASA decided to replace him with Jack Swigert to prevent any health risks during the mission.

In what state did Apollo 13 launch?

Apollo 13 was launched asusual from the famous Capeof canarvel oooor cape Kennedy in the state of Florida on the eastern side of the U.S.A.

Where was Apollo 13 to?

Apollo 13 was a NASA mission intended to land on the Moon, but a malfunction caused an oxygen tank to explode, leading to an emergency return to Earth. The spacecraft orbited around the Moon but did not land, eventually making a successful splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean.

How did the people survive on Apollo 13?

The crew of Apollo 13 survived through a combination of resourcefulness, teamwork, and the support of mission control on Earth. They had to conserve power, water, and oxygen while working together to troubleshoot and repair the damaged spacecraft with the guidance from mission control. Their successful return to Earth was a testament to their training, resilience, and the dedication of everyone involved in the mission.

Did the Apollo 13 mission fail?

The Apollo 13 Mission was supposed to land on the moon. Although after a big bang they realized that 3 of the fuel tanks had gone dead. The astronaunts did not make it to the moon but all three of them made it back to Earth landing in the Pacific Ocean I believe. They were all seriously ill and had lost alot of weight but in the end they all made it home alive.

Where did Apollo 12 land?

Apollo 12 landed on the Moon's Ocean of Storms, which is situated on the southwestern region of the moon's visible side. The landing site was chosen for its relatively flat and smooth terrain, making it an ideal location for a safe landing.

How much did the Apollo 11 cost?

The total cost of the Apollo 11 mission was approximately $355 million in 1969, which would be around $2.5 billion in today's dollars when adjusted for inflation. This cost covered the spacecraft, launch vehicles, mission operations, and astronaut training among other expenses.

What are the names of the people who set foot on the moon?

Niel Armstrong

Buzz Aldrin

Pete Conrad

Alan Bean

Alan Shepard

Edgar Mitchell

David Scott

James Irwin

John W. Young

Charles Duke

Eugene Cernan

Harrison Schmitt

How many days did the Apollo mission last?

It took Apollo about 3 days to get there and 3 to get back. It depends on how long they stayed on the moon as to how long the total trip was.

What was the name of the Apollo 13 command module?

The Apollo 13 Command Module was 'Odyssey' . Aquarius was the Lunar lander.

What was the Apollo spacecraft's altitude?

The Apollo Moon Missions took several steps in getting to the Moon. After launch, the craft adopted an initial Earth orbit with an altitude of 99 Nautical miles. The second step, tranlunar injection, carried the craft to the vicinity of the Moon where it was captured into Lunar orbit at an average altitude of 60.3 Nautical miles above the Moon's surface. Of course while orbiting the Moon, the craft could be considered to have been effectively orbiting the Earth at the average altitude of the Moon, about 240,000 miles. The figures are for Apollo 11 and are from Rocky, who has a "flashbulb memory" of watching Neil Armstrong step onto the Moon

Which Apollo mission was launched on January 31 1971?

Apollo 14 was launched on January 31, 1971. This mission was the third crewed mission to land on the moon and was commanded by astronaut Alan Shepard.

Is Jim Lovell Dead?

As of October 2021, Jim Lovell is alive. He was born on March 25, 1928, and is a retired astronaut who is best known for his role as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission.

Was Apollo 1 supposed to land on the moon?

AS-204 was to be the first manned flight of a command and service module (CSM) to Earth orbit, launched on a Saturn 1B. CM-012, the Apollo 1 command module, was a Block I design built for spaceflight but never intended for a trip to the moon since it lacked the needed docking equipment.

How many Apollo 13 coins were struck?

It's likely only the Franklin Mint and NASA know how many were struck. From the article in the related links:

An unknown number of medallions, minted by The Franklin Mint, were given to the crew to fly to the Moon and back. As no landing occurred, Lovell returned all the coins to the Mint. The sterling silver medallions were later melted down and added to non-flown metal to strike the Mint's limited edition set "Project Apollo: Man's Greatest Adventure" commemorating all the lunar flights.