Odyssey (Apollo 13 Command Module)

The Odyssey was the spacecraft’s command module for Apollo 13, serving as the crew’s primary control and living area during their mission. It was a sturdy, pressurized cabin designed to safely transport astronauts from Earth to the Moon and back. When an oxygen tank exploded two days into the mission, Odyssey became a vital lifeboat, supporting the crew with limited power, water, and life-support systems while they worked to safely return to Earth. Its resilient design and critical systems made it central to the mission’s rescue and eventual safe splashdown.