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Apr 2020
28m 3s

"Houston We’ve Had a Problem”

The HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios
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April 14, 1970. Apollo 13 is a quarter million miles from Earth, speeding towards the Moon, when a sudden explosion rocks the ship. Against all odds, the astronauts pull off one of the most remarkable survival missions in NASA history. On the 50th anniversary of this harrowing flight, Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell explains exactly what it took to save his s ... Show More
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