Footage shows Nasas Apollo 13 mission: ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’

Footage shows Nasas Apollo 13 mission: ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’

Nasas third mission to the moon, Apollo 13 launched on 11 April 1970. Two days later, a fault in the electrical system caused an explosion which shut down both oxygen tanks. On their way back to earth, the crew used the Lunar Module as a lifeboat and despite the incident the mission was declared a successful failure. Apr 15, 2017
NASA spacecraft Cassini prepares for final mission

NASA spacecraft Cassini prepares for final mission

Scientists gathered on 4 April to help usher in the final chapter of the NASA spacecraft Cassini, as it completes it’s 12-year mission. Cassini will begin its grand finale on April 26, going into a dive around Saturn’s rings gathering data, before crashing into the planet on 15 September. Apr 5, 2017
NASA spacecraft Cassini prepares for final mission

NASA spacecraft Cassini prepares for final mission

Scientists gathered on 4 April to help usher in the final chapter of the NASA spacecraft Cassini, as it completes it’s 12-year mission. Cassini will begin its grand finale on April 26, going into a dive around Saturn’s rings gathering data, before crashing into the planet on 15 September. Apr 5, 2017