The Apollo 13 Mission: Core Events of a Crisis in Space (What Went Wrong)

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During the 1960s, humans were finally able to explore the universe beyond Earth. But at what cost Many people lost their lives in a race to go where humans had never gone before. Find out what happened when an explosion on a spacecraft left three U.S. astronauts stranded in space 200,000 miles (321,869 kilometers) from Earth. With a limited supply of food, water, and oxygen, would they make it back to Earth alive

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...retells the dramatic events of the Apollo 13 mission. Radomski details the design of the command module and explains what went wrong, the troubleshooting of the problem, and both the physical suffering and determination of the astronauts. . . .Apollo 13's is a story that doesn't need sensationalization; just a straight retelling, well-illustrated, makes for a dramatic read.-- "Planetary Society"
This series is perfect. Not only does each title explain clearly and concisely a specific crisis in American history, but it also details how each was resolved and how it impacted people and places for generations to come. . . .Quotes from eyewitnesses are used liberally and add drama and immediacy to the narrative.-- "School Library Journal"