Apollo 13: ‘Houston, We’ve Had a Problem’

“Houston, we've had a problem” is the now famous phrase radioed from Apollo 13 to Mission Control upon the catastrophic explosion that dramatically changed the mission.
On the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, we recognize the triumph of the mission control team and the astronauts, and look at the lessons learned. The Apollo 13 mission has become known as “a successful failure” that saw the safe return of its crew Commander James (Jim) Lovell Jr., Command Module Pilot John Swigert Jr. and Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise Jr.
Thanks to Stephen Slater and Ben Feist/Apollo in Real Time (apolloinrealtime.org/13) for providing additional footage and audio. Thanks for Andy Saunders for providing additional enhanced images.
Video Credit:
Producer/Editor: Amy Leniart

[@squiddler7731]

Hearing an explosion is already pretty startling, but imagine hearing one on a spacecraft. _Quite possibly the worst place in the universe to hear that_

[@shrekwazowski8199]

Ok but one of the astronauts liked to knock on the side of the craft to mess with the others so it became a boy who cried wolf situation

[@luxi1216]

Shrek Wazowski yeah too bad when it exploded it was louder and they were all in the same place so you know I’m pretty sure they took it seriously right away

[@DardS8Br]

What about at the bottom on the Marianas trench

[@shrekwazowski8199]

luxi121 actually, I remember hearing that at first they were somewhat skeptical and then it was assured that it was real

[@ohboy1113]

Or underground

[@airiakasaei1811]

"Houston, we've made history "

[@peterkovinski8476]

Houston, we have Covid.

[@airiakasaei1811]

@Goku Black If landing a damaged rocket safely and dealing with an explosion in middle of the space isn't legendary for you then idk what is!

[@peterkovinski8476]

@Goku Black Eating pancakes while shitting at the same time. One goes in, one goes out. xD

[@kila624]

@@peterkovinski8476 not funny

[@praveenawesome2182]

@Goku Black wtf really dude !!

[@Theironminer-ky2pg]

imagine almost dying and then you hear random people online say "the moon ladning wasnt real!!!!11!!!"

[@KookoCraft]

It wasnt real.

[@Theironminer-ky2pg]

@@KookoCraft Lol i recognize a shitposter / troller when i see one

[@the6ix72]

This wasn’t the moon landing

[@Theironminer-ky2pg]

@@the6ix72 people who dont belive in the moon landing dont belive in this

[@the6ix72]

Theironminer2721 oh yes

[@jakemckee2005]

Can we all agree that Jim Lovell is a living legend? Four missions, held the record for the longest time in space for years, and he gave up the chance to be the second man on the Moon to Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11 out of kindness. Truly a living legend

[@chanceiracer]

He spoke at my college, probably my favorite speaker during my years in school

[@jakemckee2005]

Chance Campbell that’s cool! Wish I had been there lol

[@You.Tube.Sucks.]

I agree that Jim Lovell is a legend, but he didn't give up the chance to be on Apollo 11. Neil Armstrong made the decision (and probably regretted it). Read Armstrong's only authorized biography.

[@jakemckee2005]

@@You.Tube.Sucks. yeah, but Jim was ok with it and was glad that Buzz Aldrin got the slot. I didn’t word my comment correctly, sorry.

[@darshant.9472]

Armstrong did not want Lovell on Apollo 11 because he wanted Lovell to be commander of another mission.

[@julianaylor4351]

When you realise how little technology they had compared to today, this survival is a bit of luck and a considerable amount of judgement and team work.

[@xhiltonx]

But can't go back because theyve lost the technology?

[@andreworiez8920]

@@xhiltonx Unused for 50 years...unmade, the people who built them dead or long retired..... Restarting from the 2nd floor...

[@Angelo-lv2vp]

@@xhiltonx then why use a smartphone to call when you can use an old telephone?

[@xhiltonx]

@@andreworiez8920 right, so it was the greatest achievement for man kind and just didn't think about keeping anything save hidden away.

[@foreverbooked2964]

@@xhiltonx you completely missed the point. The technology is unused for over 50 years now. We are not even sure of it still works or not. That's why NASA says that we lost the technology. Yes, we could bring in new technology, but it'll need a lot of resources and money, something which can be used to go farther than the moon. So why waste time going back to the moon when you could be aiming for something even greater

[@anotherarmchairhistorian2831]

imagine being the person that dropped the tank on the floor. I can't imagine how they felt for the rest of their life.

[@filone1970]

So they had only one tank? Poor planning!

[@ReasonMakes]

@@filone1970 Redundancy is very expensive both in terms of time, labour, and materials. So while redundancy is a must-have for critical components, the problem becomes determining what is a critical component. They checked the tank and it looked good. We've learned from that mistake now, but that's the way these things go; we don't know everything.

[@MagicAl5F4781]

@@ReasonMakes A good example of poorly executed redundancy is the infamous Hubble Space Telescope Backup Mirror. They thought to make a backup but didn't manage the process in a way that would have required competitive testing, so the flawed prime contractor's mirror flew and the backup stayed in its crate.

[@OceanSwimmer]

@User --- Thank you for providing additional details about the use of a dropped tank; initially it sounds like negligence. Your info modifies that judgement. I'm proud that the bottom line on all manned space journeys is getting the people home alive.

[@virginiatyree6705]

14 20 Hey@@ReasonMakes, Agreed, "don't know everything." I certainly know nothing, & remember less... Stay safe & be well. v

[@dustinsach6533]

2:39 THIS is how brave an astronaut is. He wasn’t scared of dying in space, he was just disappointed he had lost the moon landing.

[@chrisanon2560]

Well they knew they were risking their lives to go to the moon. Now they might die without getting their dream of walking on it. That had to be soul crushing.

[@goyal239]

Yes!!😭😭

[@Scopper81]

Fred has The Right Stuff.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@Scopper81 Haise was the first to fly the Shuttle, technically.

[@gayusschwulius8490]

These guys were simply built different in terms of psychology, lol

[@ketsu9670]

My recommended is filled with space stuff after the manned falcon 9 something

[@huntersole68]

SAME

[@Default158]

I'm not complaining.

[@Jesse-op2wd]

better than recommended tik tok videos

[@rocketflame974]

Same, however I feel like I’m actually learning something new and interesting

[@andreamh639]

Same, and I love it

[@cooperallen282]

Imagine being Jim and going to the on apollo 8 and saying, “I could be down there.” Then going a second time and saying, “ I should be down there.” I feel so bad for him. He’s still one of my all time favorite people.

[@cheddar2648]

Merely surviving all that he experienced is legendary enough.

[@trapsie1927]

@Stephen Turner yup

[@soopahsoopah]

You know I really don't think he felt all that bad about it, his journeys were still great adventures.

[@brianarbenz7206]

Jim has been walking on Earth all these years since Apollo 13. It is disappointing that he did not walk on the moon, but every step he takes on Earth is wonderful!

[@brianarbenz7206]

@허틀리리노아 Jack Swigert died in 1982.

[@AverageArtz]

Watching these fine men speak is like watching a WWII veteran speak about their experience. They´re getting fewer every year, but their stories are so important for both the now and the future. I truly value these men.

[@kaiwenguo3824]

Thats excatly how I felt.

[@enriqsbuzz7405]

Unfortunately our generation are doing ticktoks amd pubg

[@unifang]

@@enriqsbuzz7405 there is nothing wrong with that. whats wrong is when u dont value history and sacrifices made by our ancestors

[@unifang]

@Poopy Face Tomato Nose the airforce to be exact.

[@johnlee2238]

We hear Trump the wartime president speak everyday!

[@MarkyMarc89]

*Jim Lovell:* Our mission was called "a successful failure," in that we returned safely but never made it to the Moon.

[@name5798]

thy did, just not on the moon

[@niceguyman1671]

Task failed successfully

[@tofifichannel7199]

my favourite comment

[@narishbeatle]

I remember first hearing the phrase at the end of the film when I watched it in my eighth grade science class.

[@hvip4]

This is one of the greatest stories humanity has ever produced. It is absolutelly mind blowing that this actually happened.

[@audience2]

50 years since it happened. 25 years since the movie.

[@Dr_Do-Little]

I'm about to turn 50yo and did not realize that. I remember reading a lot about apollo 13 prior to the movie. I wanted to be "ready". lol Back then it seemed like an old event in history... Now 25 years ago doesn't seem that old! 😆

[@hunter35474]

Can confirm; my birthday was April 13, 1995 and I turned 25 yesterday.

[@streamlin]

Wow an account still active that was made 13 years ago

[@radaroreilly9502]

I’ll be able to tell my grandkids, I was there when the movie came out...

[@gp8666]

0 years since this comment

[@astral2909]

Glad that they got to return safe to earth

[@applesupportteam5747]

POLO_PCs yep

[@lifeonloop9578]

@Bilal Khalid don't bring that here, this is is to remember the brave men and women that got us to the moon

[@comment514]

@Bilal Khalid this is a conspiracy theory with no scientific basis. Epidemics have existed before the 5g towers. If you are talking about radiation poisoning, that has nothing to do with infecting people and causing the specific simptomes the coronavirus has. Radiation does not spread from person to person, neither does it spread by human saliva. The coronavirus is a mutated version of the sars virus, but 5g towers and radiation are not the ones to blame. Such radiation cannot affect the mutation of viruses, as viruses are not alive, they do not posses the biological tissue to be affected by radiation in such a way it would mutate into this.

[@byronhague277]

Comment gotem

[@kytkinpommiakytkinpommia8254]

@Bilal Khalid uhm i think you dropped out of kindergarden

[@snuggies8037]

It’s extremely impressive how they managed to stay calm. I would have had a mental breakdown.

[@creamerasant]

Having a mental breakdown is not an option.

[@anderson74]

@@creamerasant mhm, on another video about this, the narrator said "They knew panicking wouldn't do anything but waste more time, they knew once they stopped panicking, they would be back to where they started"

[@creamerasant]

@@anderson74 It doesn't make sense "Once they stopped panicking, they would be back to where they started"

[@_kikizaman_]

@@creamerasant its totally an option and I would’ve had a complete breakdown. And I probably would’ve died (assuming I had the skills to stay alive). I go into total fight or flight when I’m put in life or death situations from past trauma and I mentally flee and I sit frozen shaking. I’d be dead in seconds lol

[@miguelangelowong6786]

@@anderson74 ayoo i know the videp you are rffering

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Jack Swigert (August 30, 1931 - December 27, 1982), aged 51 And RIP Ken Mattingly (March 17, 1936 - October 31, 2023), aged 87 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@SemSaidaTraps]

51? that is sad

[@joumakesgames]

Cancer sucks

[@reporter461]

Rip to anders too😢

[@Huntress_Hannah]

Remember kids, never go into space without your duct tape. It may quite literally save your life

[@meowmeowmaxx]

The 2024 mars mission : powered by flex tape

[@erkinalp]

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[@vengeflly]

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[@beluwuga2229]

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[@wesleyrodgers886]

I probably won't see a Mars landing, but I was there for Apollo 11. Makes me kinda sad.

[@jenson1569]

wesley rodgers Ever heard of Elon Musk?

[@brendanpospischil3871]

Me the youngling was born far too late for Apollo, but I will certainly see the colonization of Mars, and hopefully beyond.

[@primary_magic1227]

@@brendanpospischil3871 I wouldn't be so quick to say 'certainly'. There are still plenty of challenges that must be dealt with before we are ready to colonize mars. But I admire your optimism.

[@utkuardaakinci]

Try to be hopeful and positive , I believe and hope that you can or anyone from any age can see it. We can not know what lies ahead of our lives, time is an unknown mist, death doesn't always take the elder person. So stick to your dream and the rest will be taken care of by the universe. :D

[@adamking7681]

wesley rodgers best case scenario, we could have the first human on Mars as soon as 5 years from now. It’ll be SpaceX, not NASA.

[@Rockhound6165]

The fact that they were able to get home speaks to the brilliance of the crew at NASA and the astronauts themselves.

[@CATxINxTHExHATx6]

Here after SpaceX and NASA successfully docked onto the ISS

[@idekwtnms5767]

True the whole mission failed the dragon exploded rip

[@raizereaper4697]

opturkyma wait what?

[@joeld.9158]

@@idekwtnms5767 the dragon exploded in a test months ago, I am pretty sure the actual launch went well

[@viptech_c5286]

@@idekwtnms5767 The entire mission went amazing, and the dragon landed perfectly. I think you confused the other dragon test months prior when it did explode upon landing, or perhaps the tens of other times the rockets didn't land perfectly.

[@idekwtnms5767]

@@viptech_c5286 i now im just joking

[@suecondon1685]

I was 10 and my parents moved to a new house on 17th April 1970. The TV was the last thing my Dad moved, and we sat on some boxes in that empty house glued to the splashdown with racing hearts. It was so emotional. I will never forget the blessed relief of seeing them safely home.

[@cranez006]

I was reading through the comments, and I couldn't believe I was reading yours, because I experienced the same thing with the Apollo 11 first man on the moon mission. We were moving out of our house on that day, and I INSISTED that I be left behind and watched it alone also at 10 years old(!) on a small black and white TV and sat on some boxes and a TV tray! Easily the most unforgettable day of my life. And yes, my dad came by later to pick me up.We only moved 3 miles away.

[@Adityapilot93]

Wait. You guys are 60 years old? No way

[@suecondon1685]

@@cranez006 Only just saw your reply! How nice that we share such a similar experience!

[@cranez006]

@@Adityapilot93 Yeah, 61 now. We lived through some memorable moments in human sadness, as well as greatness. Plus, the Beatles.

[@Adityapilot93]

@@cranez006 oml! Im actually getting goosebumps right now!

[@samelguilherme]

"Everybody seemed to be moving in the right directions without being directed." "(...) oriented to one one single job." "Good leadership, initiative, to think outside of the box, when things go wrong, how do we repair them. Those were the three things that were absolutely necessary." "I was most proud of being in this team (...) There we are, we've pulled that off."

[@alexispapageorgiou72]

Yeap. This mission is almost as famous as the 11, but for me, perhaps it's even more important than 11 for the future of Space exploration. Inspirational stuff and great lessons.

[@virginiatyree6705]

4 14 20 Hey@@strxightflush, Low mood? Troll much? Stay safe & be well. v

[@JP-uk9uc]

Like JFK said in his famous speech, "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade than to the other things, not because they are easy but because they are hard. Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win."

[@vladniculae6114]

So were they directed by "good leadership" or not?

[@rambogoham1]

When Engineers/Scientists/Mathematicians begin to understand a problem vs who we elect as politicians in today's society regarding the U.S.

[@nickjth]

Bit of Mandela effect on this - I’ve always though it was “Houston, we have a problem”

[@238839]

Agreed.

[@slash09r1]

More like Hollywood rewriting historical lines for suspense

[@spinyoblock2024]

ME TOO

[@RyanHolliday211]

That's due to this being quoted inaccurately for decades. Don't know if it was that way before the movie came out, but that incorrect line did make it into the movie and that's probably a large factor causing it to continue.

[@RyanHolliday211]

@viper easy to imagine Jim had a rough time getting the words out when their tin can in the void of space just blew the side out.

[@CalvinHikes]

Probably one of the more impressive maneuvers in human history to get that crew home safe.

[@Ihyabond009]

- Houston, we have a problem, - Appolo 13, go ahead. - There's a woman outside knocking our door, demanding to speak with the manager

[@XionGaming2912]

😂😂😂😂😂👌

[@groundzero1041]

"KAREEEENNNNN"

[@docmorrell]

Those pesky Space Karens...

[@manvinsingh2836]

And her names karen

[@thebutchernassa8384]

Lead flight director : we have a KAAARREEENN- mission control: everyone panics

[@peeper2070]

Imagine forgetting to add a decimal point. Missed the Earth, cast into the void until your oxygen runs out.

[@Jonathan-ol9si]

Just wouldn't happen , miscalculation wouldn't send you out of earth orbit , they only had to slow down at apoapsis to re enter the atmosphere , a missed decimal point would only make the orbit not small enough to re-enter the atmosphere

[@Luc-jc4dl]

@@Jonathan-ol9si they would then be stuck in orbit. To die

[@laneadams2572]

Luc Pearl im pretty sure they would have just burned up

[@macsenstavrakis205]

Subnautica gang!

[@deathvideogame]

@Peeper well at least there’s no Quarantine Enforcement Platform

[@suesmith3744]

A jaw dropping story of endurance, determination and survival . Enormous credit to all involved , shame on the people who say this never happened .

[@LaminarSound]

I was incredibly honored to meet Gene Kranz a few years ago at Lonestar Flight Museum in Houston for the induction of Chris Craft into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Not only did I get to meet him, shake his hand and have him sign my book "Failure Is Not An Option" which he wrote, I got to hear Craft give his speech. This was just a few months before he passed away. It was a very special evening and special event in my life. I highly recommend everyone read that book. It was such an incredible read that I was saddened when I finished it and it overwhelmed me emotionally. Fill my eyes with tears. These men were of a different bread. This time period in human history is nothing short of spectacular.

[@garytempleton5097]

I had a similar experience although not related to Apollo 13. Back in 2000 I had the honor or meeting Neil Armstrong. At the time I worked for a local TV station in Cincinnati and Armstrong lived in the area. I went to his house and shot and interview for some awards video (not for broadcast). I took a book along I read, Moon Shot written by Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton. Upon leaving I asked if he'd sign my book. He did! He said to me, "I better not see this on eBay". I assured him he would not and to this day I still have it in my possession. I also got my picture taken with him. Before I departed I asked him one question, "what was the first airplane you ever flew"? He said it was an Aeronca Champ. I told him I've actually flown that airplane with a flight instructor when I was getting my pilots license. How cool is that? I flew the same airplane Neil Armstrong learned to fly in. What a special moment that was.

[@lorilori3]

I remember watching/waiting for the splash down, had turned 6 the day before. My family always watched what was televised of any space mission. I recall the cheers and tears in my home, especially with Apollo 13. Great work by all. God Speed!

[@josephbrennan370]

I wish I was alive back then just so I could feel the excitement of such a launch. I guess I have artemis to watch soon.

[@Tim-K.]

Joseph Brennan Due to SARS-CoV-2 you’ll most likely have to wait longer, I hope science (including astronautics) isn’t effected as much and that there will be a working vaccine, but realistically this can take a very long time (months, perhaps even 2 years, but that’s probably the maximum).

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

@@Tim-K.. Covid19 is a strain of the Corona virus. Sars and Mers are other strains of Corona. They have been working on a vaccine for years and haven't come up with one yet. We All hope they Do but the timeframe is unknown. Let's just hope that some of the Medications being tested and tried out can make life better until a Full Vaccine is found. They never cured Aids but it is not the death sentence it once was. People can live with Aids now. So there is Hope.

[@Tim-K.]

Mark Thomas COVID-19 is the disease caused by the virus, SARS-CoV-2. COVID stands for: ‘COrona VIrus Disease’.

[@Tim-K.]

Mark Thomas And I’m aware that MERS and the other SARS virus belong to the group of viruses called ‘corona virus’.

[@craigodem3815]

Survival, perseverance, ingenuity, improvisation, grit, guts, leadership, intelligence, desire, strength, teamwork.

[@amylouk1573]

Craig Odem couldn’t have ever said better myself no genious x side move actor n commercials actor well technically actress yes women also called. Called. Actors too but I born n and live read etc etc female haha happily married to a male but in the acting world anyway it takes a special kind of person to deep sea dive. Oxegon yes undiscovered sea creatures or worse monsters n of course. Monsters again undiscovered n cave dwelling. Discoveries. Space ALL Knew the risk not at all happy of endings of many possibly many more then we think sad sick when the Columbia was were warnedBY FRICKIN scientists builders etcetc warned do NOT DO IT!!! N famous guy whom said put kids to bed it’s going to explode n warned over again until big meeting nght. B4 unwilll explode n told wife y kids whom the little bit older ones heard him tell wife n NASA being he designed it of course answer n said what will happen did the guy just like TRUE story n happenings of the titanic warned NoNO NO it will implode or explode oppon launching n as the FRICKIN did nut

[@valeball6690]

*perseverance, ingenuity*

[@ratuldeoun7228]

Perseverance and Ingenuity landed on Mars!

[@RealmsofPixelation]

More courage and bravery than most folks, that's for sure.

[@teama224]

Such a tense moment turned into a lovely story.

[@fvckinmemes8858]

They should have a Lay's stocked with them for more air supply

[@bubbles9447]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🖐️🖐️🖐️

[@HowToSpacic]

NASA should have had you 50 years ago

[@treyb387]

Jim Lovell is my favorite astronaut. He, Jack, and Fred were faced with one of the worst case scenarios and stayed calm and collected through it all. With the help of thousands of people they were able to survive the ordeal. I encourage you all to read the book, it's way better than the film and this is coming from someone who loved the film.

[@You.Tube.Sucks.]

I just ordered it! Can't wait to read it. Thanks for the recommendation 👍

[@treyb387]

You're welcome, also check out Apollo 8 by the same author. Jim Lovell said that flying to the Moon on Christmas of 1968 on Apollo 8 was the highlight of his career.

[@fabiollopes]

Trey Baker, i am not sure, but there must be some books about this special mission. Which one do you refer to? Thank you in advance

[@treyb387]

@@fabiollopes the author is Jeffrey Klueger, it was originally titled The Lost Moon, but now is just Apollo 13

[@fabiollopes]

Trey Baker , thank you

[@azbestusa8107]

I never saw the interview with the crew, the integrity of the crew is truly remarkable

[@veldmuis8181]

*_Nasa:_* * goes to the moon for the 3rd time * *_World:_* not interesting *_Nasa:_* our astronauts are in danger due to a explosion *_World:_* woah interesting

[@ademh5071]

3th

[@chaan7996]

@@ademh5071 Yes

[@oxulucozcan4923]

Threeth?

[@psychic_plays]

Threeeeeeeeeeth

[@mikewood9514]

Hahahahahahaha

[@fabiollopes]

The most mystical and dramatical of all Apollo missions! “You did not reach the moon, but you reached the hearts of millions on earth by what you did” - Pres. Nixon. This mission’s inspired me so much when i’ve faced very hard times. They showed that you gotta believe and work even in the worst moments. Even when the chances are not the best ones. The crew worked hard. So did the team on earth. And i really believe that God blessed this mission. One of Nasa’s finest moments for sure!!

[@bobbiema6671]

I do the same as you. Its inspired me my whole life.

[@robtennant98]

fabiollopes god doesn’t exist fool

[@lucisano]

Your comment was going so well until you threw all this hard work at the foot of an imaginary being

[@RicardoMontania]

@@lucisano Exactly, that's degrading the hard work and intelligence of the crew claiming they got help from a omnipotent being

[@foreverbooked2964]

@@robtennant98 don't say that. It's his/her belief. Is he/she hurting you by saying that?

[@InfoGuy.]

Hats off to LEGENDS.

[@mga59xbd38]

Hats off to frauds.

[@budiadjiwijaya9946]

@@mga59xbd38 Keep playing games, kiddo. You can't take the real life

[@mga59xbd38]

noziethi radon I appreciate the advice dude, however, do some research yourself on the impossibility of the Apollo missions.

[@ilikemathematics1590]

MGA Gamester you seem to be about 12 years old, there is a reason the younger generation believes in conspiracies.

[@los_reyes9517]

Harvey Davenport why? Is it because of their parents? Boomers and older Gen X are mostly the conspiracy theorist so it makes no sense

[@mariedavis6818]

This happened years before I was even born but with my love for the movie Apollo 13, I got interested in finding real audio and video footage from the actual crew. Thanks for uploading this, so glad I found it. Thank God the crew made it back to Earth.

[@parzooman]

Every time I see or read about Apollo 13 and what everyone accomplished bringing the astronauts home, I am nothing if not filled with the greatest pride over the ingenuity, dedication and competence displayed. This is what humans can do when they put their minds towards solving a problem.

[@diggleda2952]

I always heard it as “Houston, we have a problem” Game of telephone at its finest

[@sohamacharya171]

like one/a small step for man, one/a giant leap for mankind

[@frank5891]

It’s really amazing watching the real footages of that event how well done it’s the movie. One of my favorites of all times. Great Tom Hanks and Ed Harris acting. Well and Gary Sinise.

[@v1rotait23]

Yes, ditto for me too. The movie is in my top 5 list. The best rescue mission ever by an incredible bunch of engineers with slide rules and duct tape. I hope every space flight now looks for square peg in round hole situations in everything!

[@aluminio3119]

Eees de madrid?

[@aluminio3119]

Eres de madrid?

[@brianfreeman8290]

I must have watched it a dozen times now and it still makes me cry.

[@sealy3]

I saw Fred Haise Last night at Space Center Houston. He was Fantastic and extremely bright Even at 88 years of age. I would trust him to pilot me and my family. I remember the flight of Apollo13 Even though I was only 6 years old. It was a great Honor to meet Captain Haise. Great respect.

[@jameshoran8]

It's interesting that Fred Haise is still alive and the actor that played him, Bill Paxton, has died.

[@FudgieRocks]

Imagine what was going through Ken's mind: "I wish I was up there with the crew..." "Yeah I'm actually pretty glad I'm down here."

[@rockyblacksmith]

I don't think he had time for either thought. Part of why they succeeded at bringing them back was that they had absolute tunnel vision on the tasks at hand. There was no room for emotion.

[@nasahistorian8639]

50 years ago one of the greatest stories of teamwork, which also made the most amazing survival story out there, happy 50th anniversary week Apollo 13, wish you were with us Jack

[@frank5891]

NASA historian Jack will be always with us. He was part of History mankind.

[@nasahistorian8639]

@@frank5891 your right, Jack will always be with us in our spirits

[@jshepard152]

Jim Lovell is one of only three men to have flown to the Moon twice. John Young, and Gene Cernan are the other two. Cernan and Young are also the fastest men in human history, along with Tom Stafford. They reached 39,897 km/h (24,791 mph) on May 26, 1969, during their return from the Moon on Apollo 10.

[@evsxrk]

Sadly, now Lovell is the only living person to have flown to the Moon twice, as both Cernan and Young died in the last few years.

[@notsojoerogan]

To think that's about 7 miles per second is just insane

[@xiaria]

@@notsojoerogan 420 miles an hour, literally blazing it

[@You.Tube.Sucks.]

RIP Gene Cernan 💔

[@jshepard152]

@@You.Tube.Sucks. Cernan was a great guy. Shortly before his death, I sent him a copy of his book, which he inscribed to my little boy. It's probably my favorite possession. The man just never stopped. Rest in peace, Gene.

[@jamirimaj6880]

Apollo 13 taught us that even with bad luck, bad omen and even destiny rallying against you, you still must fight even with the slimmest odds.

[@Atti19216]

Poor Jim Lovell never set foot on the moon but what a feat to even make it back

[@anderson74]

I am surprised the dude stayed calm when he is thousands of miles away from earth, knowing that there is a very high chance that he will never make it home again.

[@armchairrocketscientist4934]

Glad to see Mr. Lovell is still going strong. 🙂

[@astral2909]

Jim lovell, great man.

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[@glennsophie3235]

The quote is amazing being in the past tense. He's already moved on from the event and into finding solutions. Outstanding mental and emotional skills.

[@sheagoff6009]

I love Jim Lovell, his explanation of everything is great and his voice is so calming

[@dylan7476]

So appreciative I got to see the real air filter used in real life. Great team of engineers they have

[@woody7652]

Jim 'the legend' Lovell.

[@PAULWARREN-dmoplatt]

A fabulous time in history.

[@OrgKgTV]

i mean..no words could ever describe this . The grit , the determination to survive and the success. Life's long history... experience and a story of human and science...

[@dusanninic9572]

Houston, we will first land on Mars, in 2025, and then come back to the Moon. Long live Earth and our next destination - Mars !

[@jurgenkenneth7132]

Though its better if we go moon first since we would need less force to get into orbit n stuff

[@serne8641]

jurgen Kenneth terraforming Luna will be harder than terraforming Mars

[@jurgenkenneth7132]

boogi_playz well we are much closer to the moon and we don't need to wait years or months to go there, i'm not talking about terraforming i'M talking about a moon base, the moonbase can be used to go to mars while needing less fuel n such since the moon has no atmosphere and the gravity on the moon is weaker

[@jurgenkenneth7132]

@@serne8641 plus terraforming isn't always Needed and even with a moon base trying to establish a mars base would still not be the way to go as phobos and deimos should be explored and have a base built on first so that refueling depots are available

[@serne8641]

jurgen Kenneth well, in my opinion, i would base it on the reliability of natural resources of the planets. For example, which planet's soil is better or what the weather would be like. I also agree with you about staying with the moon, i guess the circumstances are safer, but not much can be accomplished without the reproduction on species and a good amount of water

[@andrewgurney6019]

Gene Kranz looks as cool today as he did back in the day, looking good Gene!

[@susanlansdell863]

Andrew Gurney I’m reading his book - Failure Is Not An Option - at the moment.xx

[@ginamiller269]

@@susanlansdell863 it is such a fantastic book Gene Kranz wrote. Absolutely interesting and you wants to read this twice I am sure.

[@roquefortfiles]

Doesn't he?? I always thought Gene was the coolest cat. I've been such a nerd with space stuff all my life. Watched tons of documentaries on it. Gene is just legendary. And I thought Ed Harris did a great job with him.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

They did great to return those astronauts bk home , Amazing, I still remember that .

[@kyairsoft3828]

Who’s here after watching perseverance land on Mars

[@glizzyguzzler]

Yo

[@hazardgaminghg122]

Me.

[@anonymous-ei8cm]

Hello.

[@sumans7620]

Ayyyy the gang is here

[@richardhughes1828]

Me

[@cp12298]

Amazing Apollo missions!

[@joshsheff7189]

12 years before I was born, but it's captured my imagination all my life. Well done folks. Well done!! 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@markfranks4422]

A salute to all those involved to bring our astronauts home. You are just as much heros ,like those brave astronauts . What an effort.Thank You.

[@durlaseveria3928]

It is amazing how these intelligent and smart people are in one place and they are able to cooperate and coordinate with each other to create a miracle

[@brianarbenz7206]

I was a 6th grader when Apollo 13 happened. Our teacher had sparked our interest in the moon landings. Now we turned to him to explain to us exactly what the crew of Apollo 13 faced, and to explain to us exactly what the odds were for their safe return. He leveled with us about the hazards but told us there was a real chance they could make it back. Then we watched the splashdown on a TV brought into the school.

[@theycallhimkshubham]

Rescuing them in itself was no less than an achieving a mission,with this i got to have a lot more respect for NASA,love from BHARAT❤

[@JamieWex]

From what I understand, despite what the movie “Apollo 13”, which is a favorite of mine, displayed of the crew arguing, that’s not at all how it was. They all 100% calmly worked together.

[@susanschroeder3512]

I am a huge enthusiast of this Movie, this Adventure and CCC brilliance! Happy Birthday Buzz Aldrin! XO

[@cbailey_4427]

its crazy how brave these astronauts are. props to them

[@joemariejames4757]

Talented at acting*

[@user-xe8fg3qb4w]

I still think, Apollo 13 (the movie) is a great one, guess ill rewatch it now)

[@user-xe8fg3qb4w]

@K05 T4R sounds really amazing!

[@virginiatyree6705]

4 14 20 Hey@K05 T4R, Agree-very low tech; no computers to do the math! How cool to work with NASA-very! Lucky you! Stay safe & be well. v

[@virginiatyree6705]

4 14 20 Hey@@user-xe8fg3qb4w, Agree, amazing! Stay safe & be well. v

[@Icemanin1994]

And Jim has a cameo appearance when Tom Hanks steps off the chopper

[@applesupportteam5747]

Good idea I’m gonna watch it too again

[@rickguerrero2282]

All these people are true heroes. They are now all old men & women but hopefully, none of them will ever be forgotten for their bravery and ingenuity in the most trying of circumstances. Like WWII veterans, they speak humbly about their deeds. But these are all giants who deserve the utmost respect. Godspeed!

[@kuyaklyne]

You guys are LEGEND ! ❤️

[@oolooo]

Considering they were drifting in the huge emptiness of Space with damaged equipment and losing power and still managed to get back to Earth shows the inmense and amazing work everyone put to bring them back and the titanic amount of Divine Intervention on that mission .

[@bobmusil1458]

Where was the divine intervention when the astronauts of Apollo 1 were barbecued?

[@oolooo]

@@bobmusil1458 Wow , the desperation of Atheists to mock the dead and the speed at which they do it is insane . Considering they failed to make a door that opened properly under strong heat , blame NASA .

[@bobmusil1458]

@Unusual Stranger You started this! The desperation of Theists to convince everybody of their childish beliefs is insane. You see amazing technicians saving some lives - you call it divine intervention. You see some technicians making a mistake - human error. God hat no time to intervene - he was busy killing children in Africa with Malaria.

[@trespire]

So many lessons to take from this event. One of mankinds crowning acheivements.

[@stephensmith4480]

I had the privilege of going aboard the uss Iwo Jima when she visited Liverpool, in The UK during the 1980`s. It was an awesome day.

[@brakel8r]

The same ole story over and over..yeah, yeah, yeah, .....and I will listen to it over and over and over again🤙😎🤙. Thank You gentleman...you are national treasures

[@lokarrsboots9337]

Bringing home the crew of Apollo 13 was the greatest and coolest thing NASA has ever done.

[@ManaBDew]

Safe returns because of teamwork 😁👍

[@jooei2810]

Absolute legends, all of them!

[@vinigame7490]

"The tank had been dropped on the factory floor" I guess the 5 seconds rule doesn't work with liquid oxygen tanks

[@sebastian.su935]

I can only imagine what they must have felt back then trying to bring them back to earth 😕

[@virginiatyree6705]

4 14 20 Hey Sebas Aphrodite, Maybe, do, or do not, there is no try, (Yoda), maybe... Stay safe & be well. v

[@priyanshukhare6652]

What a hardship !!! Salute to you guys

[@serafinacosta7118]

The movie production did an excelent job recreating details. The flight director’s vest , the work from the engineers in the ground

[@wanderinwolf3804]

Growing up i used to be obsessed with the movie Apollo 13 which is based on this event. I would watvh it constantly on repeat. One day i had watched it 5 times in a row, as soon as it finished, i would rewind and watch it again.

[@BeautifulJ]

3 Brave men who survived with the help of talented, passionate group of people in the control room. Kudos to all... Great teamwork ❤️

[@paullacey2999]

We've had a problem was a massive understatement!The film was brilliant too.....

[@CapPindonga]

Amazing, such brave people, i always cry watching the movie and with this video also, greedings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@philmozingo]

I was 8 years old when this happened, and I remember it well. Seems like only a few years ago. It was a life lesson in teamwork that I fear would fail if it happened today.

[@Herowebcomics]

The movie was amazing,but seeing the actual events is even better!

[@Stargaze_youtube]

The outstanding teamwork and determination is what kept them alive. Makes me want to create more videos on space 🌎👌

[@josephbrennan370]

Your voyager 1 and 2 video was great man. Keep making videos.

[@virginiatyree6705]

4 14 20 Hey Stargaze, Agree, & keep making videos; I subed. Nice site. Stay & be well. v

[@minty_Joe]

An AMAZING JOB WELL DONE with the technology and the right people in that period of time. I can't imagine that being duplicated now.

[@mander40101]

Great video with footage I've actually never seen before, whis for me is surprising.

[@tryingartist42]

Jim Lovell is my hero Apollo 13 is one of the most amazing events in history and I greatly respect everyone involved in getting them back home especially the astronauts that were stuck up there

[@Pristya21OwO]

Hi OwO

[@goiz2422]

only these guys could be in a half blown up space ship and still sound like it was just another day in the office to them. badass

[@anthonyglee1710]

Wow, just amazing Guys.

[@bulldetecting2230]

Thanks for putting music over the whole video including these guys talking.

[@cygnuxrc]

One of NASA's most accomplished feats. The successful failure of this mission will be remembered for generations to come. One of NASA's finest golden moments.

[@DacalLP]

Wow. I just watched the Movie and it's so close to the original. It's so friggin' stunning how they survived!

[@XSaberKnight]

love this story. this was a great documentary. I love watching the film adaptation also.

[@pug_63]

My first introduction to this was the Ron Howard film. My second was the second season of the brilliant BBC World Service Podcast “13 Minutes to the Moon” (Season 1 dealt with Apollo 11). Would DEFINITELY recommend!