Apollo 13: What did the crew see when they looked out the window?

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Enhanced images from the Apollo 13 mission showcase the critical moments faced by the crew during a life-threatening situation. The discussion highlights the significance of these photos, particularly an animation on NASA's page that contrasts a preflight image of the damaged bay with a crew photo taken from the spacecraft. This visual representation, accompanied by a transcript of the crew's situation report, underscores the calmness and professionalism exhibited by the astronauts in the face of danger. The reference to "The Right Stuff" emphasizes the extraordinary composure required during such high-stakes circumstances.
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Nice photos here:

Apollo 13: Enhanced images reveal life on stricken spacecraft (BBC, 13 april 2020)
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52264743

Amazing to see these photos, particularly since it became such a dangerous mission due to the accident, or maybe I should say "problem". :smile:

One photo:

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If you follow through to the NASA page there's an animation that fades back and forth between a preflight shot of the bay that exploded and an image the crew took out of the window, with a transcript of their situation report. I doubt I could be so cool staring at that mess when my life depends on it not being too much of a mess. The Right Stuff indeed.
 
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