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Apollo 13 - 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids


Apollo 13 is one of the most memorable space missions in history. It captured the attention of the world when something went wrong on the spacecraft, leaving the crew in a life-threatening situation. Here are 82 fascinating facts about Apollo 13 that kids will find interesting and inspiring.
1. The Crew
Apollo 13 was commanded by James A. Lovell Jr., who was joined by command module pilot John L. Swigert Jr. and lunar module pilot Fred W. Haise Jr.
2. The Launch
Apollo 13 was launched on April 11, 1970, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 610 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 46 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
3. The Destination
The goal of Apollo 13 was to land on the Moon and explore its surface, just like the previous Apollo missions.
82. The Successful Return
Despite the near-tragedy of Apollo 13, the mission is considered a successful failure because the crew safely returned to Earth. This event became a testament to human resilience and the ability to overcome challenges in the face of adversity.
Apollo 13 remains an iconic mission that left a lasting impact on space exploration. It demonstrated the incredible bravery of the astronauts, the dedication of the NASA team, and the importance of problem-solving skills in extreme situations. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, humans can overcome challenges and reach for the stars.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 610 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 46 pages |
Lending | : | Enabled |
Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids for 9-12-year-olds
On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off from Earth on the third mission to the surface of the Moon.
But three days into the mission an explosion ripped through the Apollo 13 oxygen tanks, meaning that the astronauts on board wouldn't make it to the Moon. They were stranded 200,000 miles from home and running out of air, power, and water.
"Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids" brings you the facts about Apollo 13 and the remarkable attempt to get the astronauts back to Earth, as millions of people around the world followed the events on TV and radio.
We are sure you will be fascinated by the facts of the Apollo 13 mission and that you'll be inspired to find out even more about man's ingenuity, heroism, and endurance against all the odds.
This book is suitable for 9-year-olds and older
Chapters:
The Space Race | Mercury & Gemini | The Apollo Spacecraft | The Apollo Program | The Apollo 13 Crew & Mission | Apollo 13 Launch Day | To the Moon | To the Moon | Explosion | The Plan | Behind the Moon | The Journey Home | Re-entry & Splashdown | Apollo 13: Successful Failure


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