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A successful failure: Ten formidable images that documents the journey of the Apollo 13 moon mission

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Apollo 13 lunar landing mission prime crew from left to right are: Commander, James A. Lovell Jr., Command Module pilot, John L. Swigert Jr.and Lunar Module pilot, Fred W. Haise Jr. The original Command Module pilot for this mission was Thomas "Ken" Mattingly Jr. but due to exposure to German measles he was replaced by his backup, Command Module pilot, John L. "Jack" Swigert Jr. Image credit: NASA
Image credit: NASA
Image credit: NASA
Image credit: NASA/Andy Saunders
Image credit: NASA
An oxygen tank exploded and its contents were released into space. This was a serious issue because oxygen was needed to generate electricity as well as for the life support systems and for the propulsion of the service module. The crew were forced to transfer to the lunar module that was supposed to accommodate only two people. The moon landing was also cancelled as the crew tried to make it back to Earth safely. Commander Lovell (hand, left) watches over his ship as Haise, and Swigert take a nap. Image credit: NASA/Andy Saunders
Image credit: NASA/Andy Saunders
The Apollo 13 splashes down into the Pacific Ocean after a turmoulour re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. Image credit: NASA
Navy divers prepare the Command Module for hoisting after it splashed into the South Pacific Ocean. Image credit: NASA
President Nixon awards the Apollo 13 crew member the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. He also Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Apollo 13 Mission Operations Team. Image credit: NASA


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