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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Jim Lovell
- Birthday: 03/25/1928
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/04/1965
- Last Flight: 04/11/1970
James Arthur Lovell Jr. is a former NASA astronaut, Naval Aviator, and retired Navy captain. Lovell is known for being the co...
Jack Swigert
- Birthday: 08/30/1931
- Role: Command Module Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/11/1970
- Last Flight: 04/11/1970
John Leonard "Jack" Swigert Jr. was an American test pilot, mechanical and aerospace engineer, United States Air Fo...
Fred Haise
- Birthday: 11/14/1933
- Role: Lunar Module Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/11/1970
- Last Flight: 04/11/1970
Fred Wallace Haise Jr. is an American former NASA astronaut, fighter pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force ...
About the Apollo 13 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Lunar Orbit
Apollo 13 was the famous mission that never made it to the moon's surface because of a catastrophic malfunction on board, but the astronauts did return safely to the Earth. The mission was commanded by Jim Lovell, the Command Module Pilot was Jack Swigert, and the Lunar Module Pilot was Fred Haise. The mission launched on April 11th, 1970 and the Capsule safely landed in the ocean on April 17th, 1970.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 39A launch pad has hosted 222 rocket launches, including 221 orbital launch attempts. The Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 281 total rocket launches.
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Rocket
The Saturn V was a human-rated expendable rocket used by NASA between 1967 and 1973. Most notably, the Saturn V took the Apollo program to the Moon. It still remains the world's tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever brought to operational status and is the only launch vehicle to take humans beyond LEO.
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About National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 launch video?
You can watch the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
What rocket was used for the Apollo 13 mission?
The Apollo 13 mission launched aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V rocket. The Saturn V was a human-rated expendable rocket used by NASA between 1967 and 1973. Most notably, the Saturn V took the Apollo program to the Moon. It still remains the world's tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever brought to operational status and is the only launch vehicle to take humans beyond LEO. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V Apollo 13 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn V launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Apollo 13 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.