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Damage to Apollo 13

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2010 is “Damage to Apollo 13,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 13 Crew , NASA. The original explanation runs about 111 words.

Damage to Apollo 13
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From the explanation

“After an oxygen tank exploded and crippled their service module, the Apollo 13 astronauts were forced to abandon plans to make the third manned lunar landing .”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 17, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Apollo 13 Crew , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 111 words

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