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In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legend

When Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down their guidance computer to preserve remaining electricity and cooling water. Astronaut Jack Swigert relied on his wrist chronograph to time a critical fourteen-second engine burn while watching Earth's…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

Space · Apr 3

'We are ready for every scenario.' NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts say they're all set for historic flight to the moon

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon, which could launch as early as Feb. 5, are deep in training for the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.

Space · Sep 24, 2025

NASA engineer Ed Smylie, who led carbon dioxide fix on Apollo 13, dies at 95

It was about one in the morning, four hours after an explosion tore through the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when Ed Smylie realized they had to do something about the carbon dioxide.

Space · Apr 29, 2025

Astronaut's mission 'back to Earth' lands on colorful spacesuit patch

Astronaut Nicole Stott, who has made it her mission to promote the healing power of art and the need to protect our planet, has inspired a new "Signature Edition" embroidered patch.

Space · Feb 2, 2025

'Apollo 13: Survival:' Director Peter Middleton on his immersive new Netflix documentary (exclusive)

An exclusive interview with "Apollo 13: Survival" director Peter Middleton about his documentary full of archival footage and interviews.

Space · Sep 19, 2024

Netflix's 'Apollo 13: Survival' is a superb examination of NASA's finest hour (review)

A review of the new Netflix documentary, "Apollo 13: Survival" now streaming.

Space · Sep 6, 2024

'Apollo 13' moon disaster movie hits a new high for film fans

"Apollo 13" showcased a real-life moon mission's troubles in space in 1970. Now, the 1995 film has a new honor: getting preserved in the Library of Congress for future generations.

Space · Dec 18, 2023

Tax Day in space: How do astronauts pay taxes off Earth?

Paying taxes in space is a necessity, no matter where you happen to be visiting. This is what U.S. astronauts and other space fliers can expect.

Space · Apr 18, 2023

Mississippi city dedicates statue of Apollo 13 astronaut

A city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has unveiled a statute to honor an Apollo 13 astronaut who grew up there

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022