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"The Real Story of Apollo 13" (documentary)

"The Real Story of Apollo 13" is a documentary that recounts the harrowing mission of Apollo 13, which was intended to be NASA's third moon landing. In April 1970, an oxygen tank explosion crippled the spacecraft, jeopardizing the lives of astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. The film explores the challenges they faced in space and the intense efforts by mission control to bring them home safely. It highlights teamwork, problem-solving, and the ingenuity of scientists and engineers under pressure, illustrating how human resilience and collaboration can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.