Apollo 13...I believe we've had a problem here.

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"This website replays the Apollo 13 mission as it happened, 53 years ago. It consists entirely of historical material, all timed to Ground Elapsed Time--the master mission clock. Footage of Mission Control, film shot by the astronauts, and television broadcasts transmitted from space."

Join Apollo 13 anytime during the mission to the exact second at Apollo 13 In Real-Time

On the evening of April 13, 1970 at 11:08:21 PM, Jack Swigert advises Houston there has been a problem.



In Apollo 13 In Real-Time you can search the transcripts and audio for references to watches.

Below is Haise talking about his "Trusty watch"



While the 14 second correction burn gets all the credit, according to Fred Haise, if Apollo 13 doesn't re-establish the free-return trajectory the 14 second burn never would have been necessary because they would still be circling the moon.

My short tribute to the Apollo 13 free-return trajectory....The First Order of Business

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Man! Fake scorch marks and everything!
 
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Thanks for sharing. It took a lot of time and effort to put that website together. Very cool!
 
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Niceee. The web interface also giving me LCAR vibes from Star Trek is pretty cool too!
 
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Here is great reference regarding Jack Swigert's use of Jim Lovell's wristwatch to time the 14 second correction burn expertly narrated by Kevin Fong. The use of Lovell's Speedmaster picks up around 4:30.

"With the console switched off, the only thing they can use to time the burn accurately is Jim Lovell's wristwatch. Swigert will be the timekeeper, and the burn needs to last exactly 14 seconds."

Apollo 13 - S2 Ep. 06 Earth in view

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