Using original footage and interviews, 13 astronauts faced a life-or-death struggle to return safely to Earth after a spacecraft accident during a 1970s mission.
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Using original footage and interviews, 13 astronauts faced a life-or-death struggle to return safely to Earth after a spacecraft accident during a 1970s mission.
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On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission aimed to land on the Moon but quickly turned into a rescue operation after an oxygen tank exploded. Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert faced life-threatening challenges in space. NASA's ground team worked tirelessly to devise a plan for their safe return. Original footage and interviews with experts provide insight into the crisis and the efforts to bring the crew back home.
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The GuardianNetflix’s archival documentary relives the near-fatal explosion of 1970 with remarkable and urgent footage.
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Why Watch
- See original footage from the Apollo 13 mission.
- Meet the astronauts who faced life-threatening conditions.
- Find out how the rescue team coordinated the mission.
Did You Know
- Apollo 13 was a NASA mission launched in the 1970s.
- The documentary features original footage from the Apollo 13 mission.
- The film includes interviews with astronauts and rescue team members.
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What year did the Apollo 13 mission take place?
The Apollo 13 mission took place in the 1970s.
How long is the documentary Apollo 13: Survival?
Apollo 13: Survival has a duration of 98 minutes.
What type of footage is used in Apollo 13: Survival?
The documentary uses original footage and interviews.
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