On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft launched with astronauts Jack Swigert, 38, Jim Lovell, 42, and Fred Haise, 36. Apollo 13 was supposed to be NASA's third moon-landing mission, however, it ...

The Apollo 13 mission was meant to be the third lunar landing but the operation was aborted due to serious technical issues, and could have ended in disaster. Following the news of the passing of Jim ...

Ken Mattingly, an astronaut who is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died, NASA announced. He was 87. “We lost ...

This collection consists of ten 8.5 by 10.5 inch halftone screened offset litho prints showing Apollo 13 recovery operations in the Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970. Images show the Command Module; the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. And you've all watched Kevin Bacon portraying command module pilot Jack Swigert in the movie as he flipped a switch that stirred ...

The nonprofit provides free music lessons and mentorship to young musicians while honoring the legacy of a Dickinson teen killed in a hit-and-run Read full article: Tropical Depression Six forms in ...