National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Apollo 13 (Spacecraft) 1970-1970 Organization Authority Record

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Apollo 13 (Spacecraft) 1970-1970 Organization Authority Record

1970

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Apollo 13 was the third American manned lunar landing mission, part of the Apollo program. Two days after launch, Apollo 13 was crippled by an explosion, causing the Service Module portion of the Apollo Command/Service Module to lose its oxygen and electrical power. The crew used the Lunar Module as a lifeboat in space. The command module systems remained functional but were deactivated to preserve its capability to re-enter earth's atmosphere upon return to the earth. The crew endured difficult conditions due to severe constraints on power, cabin heat, and drinkable water, but successfully returned to Earth.Crew members were James A. Lovell), commander; John L. Swigert, command module pilot; and Fred W. Haise, lunar module pilot

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Swigert, John L. (John Leonard), 1931-1982

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John Leonard Swigert Jr., Jack Swigert, (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was an American test pilot, mechanical, aerospace engineer, United States Air Force pilot, NASA astronaut, and politician. In April 1970, as command module pilot of Apollo 13, he became one of twenty-four astronauts who flew to the Moon. Before joining NASA in 1966, Swigert was a civilian test pilot and fighter pilot in the Air National Guard. After leaving NASA, he ran for Senate but lost in a primary election a...