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The astronats took turns sitting in the lunar module, as it is a two man spacecraft, to return to earth, their final journey was in the command module as it only could survive the heat at reentry.

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The crew of Apollo 13 used the Lunar Module as a lifeboat after their Service Module was damaged. They used its descent engine to adjust their trajectory and safely return to Earth. The crew re-entered the Earth's atmosphere successfully, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

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What did they bring on the moon in Apollo 13?

Apollo 13 did not land on the moon. They had an explosion in the Service Module which forced them to abort the mission and return home.


Which Apollo mission had to abandon its moon landing and return home?

It was the Apollo 13 that had to return to earth, due to a explosion .


Why is there an Apollo 13?

yes there was a Apollo 13 , it followed Apollo 12.


How did the apollo 13 crew get home?

They piloted the spacecraft around the moon and back to Earth.


Why was Apollo 13 a succefull failure?

Apollo 13 was a failure because of the explosion of the oxygen tanks and how it damaged the electrical systems. Even though Apollo 13 was a failed mission to the moon, it was all though a success that they all worked together to bring them safely back home.


When did Apollo 13 launch?

Apollo 13 launched April 13, >1952<1999


How did the Apollo 13 get 13?

Because it followed Apollo 12


How was involved in Apollo 13?

N.A.S.A was involved with Apollo 13.


What ocean did Apollo 13 land in?

Apollo 13 landed in the Pacific Ocean


When did the Apollo 13 get launched?

Apollo 13 was launched on April 11, 1970.


Who was the commader of the Apollo 13 mission?

The commander of the Apollo 13 mission was Jim Lovell.


What Apollo had an expolsion?

Apollo 13