• EECOM Loop During Accident

  • Oct 29 2023
  • Length: 24 mins
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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

EECOM Loop During Accident

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  • The NASA Apollo 13 recordings are a unique and valuable resource for understanding the Apollo 13 mission and the challenges faced by the crew. The recordings include everything from the astronauts' conversations with Mission Control to their descriptions of the explosion that damaged the spacecraft and their efforts to survive and return to Earth.The Apollo 13 recordings were recently digitized and restored, and they are now available online for the first time. This is a significant event, as it allows us to hear the events of the mission unfold firsthand from the perspective of the astronauts.The recordings are also a testament to the ingenuity and courage of the Apollo 13 crew. In the face of a crisis, they worked together with Mission Control to find a way to survive and return home safely. Their story is one of hope and resilience, and the recordings provide a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people work together.Here are some of the most notable moments from the Apollo 13 recordings:
    • "Houston, we've had a problem." - Jim Lovell, reporting the explosion that damaged the spacecraft.
    • "Power down everything but the essentials." - Gene Kranz, Flight Director in Mission Control, giving the order to conserve power.
    • "We're going to have to use the LM as a lifeboat." - Jim Lovell, deciding to use the Lunar Module to return to Earth.
    • "We're going to make it." - Jim Lovell, expressing confidence in the crew's ability to survive and return home.
    • "Splashdown confirmed! Apollo 13 is safe." - Mission Control, announcing the safe landing of the Apollo 13 spacecraft in the Pacific Ocean.
    The Apollo 13 recordings are a fascinating and inspiring record of a mission that could have ended in disaster, but instead became a story of triumph. They are a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of space exploration and the human spirit.
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Gripping reality.

The approach by the engineers was revealing, data failure rather than an explosion. My 20/20 hindsight kept shouting it’s the O2 tank stir, but their process kept them from listening directly to Jim. Great stuff!

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