Apollo 13: Home Safe

"Houston, we've had a problem." Apollo 13 has become known as “a successful failure” that saw a safe return of the crew in spite of a catastrophic explosion in the middle of their lunar journey. This 30-minute documentary features interviews with Apollo 13 Astronauts Jim Lovell and Fred Haise, as well as Flight Directors Gene Kranz and Glynn Lunney, with engineer Hank Rotter. Parts of their interviews take place in the restored Apollo mission control room. This documentary also features original NASA footage and newly synchronized audio from Mission Control.

[Max_Jordan]

This is the most successful space mission in history to me. Getting astronauts back to Earth safely in an emergency is the most important thing we need to be able to do in space exploration.

[Tavita.]

“Failure is not an option” I love this quote so much, I have a sign in my room that says this exact quote, I also proudly stand and live by this quote whenever I see it I get chills and smile

[wimkuijpers]

I'm wondering who produced the most smoke. The launch of the Saturn V or the cigarettes at Mission Control during the rescue.

[HeCoversMe]

Brought tears to my eyes seeing all those people in public who really cared for their safe return

[RickinBaltimore]

Jim Lovell and Gene Kranz were two of my heroes growing up. Just talk about cool under fire and getting a problem solved. No finger pointing no accusations, just work the problem to a solution.

[_a.z]

I was 10 when I watched this in black and white!
30 years later I met Ken Mattingly when The Rocket Development Company ended around 2000 in Los Alamitos.
They had a sale and I bought the desk adjacent to his, he signed it and I shipped it to the UK.
Been using it for 20 years, even after moving house many times!

[ericsonsavannah]

I'll never forget this as long as I live. Proud day when they made it home!

[FernandoW]

I remember it very well i was 13 years old and i was (i'am) very interested in space adventures. The fact is that i saw the movie maybe 20 times and i still cry when the astronauts coming back in the atmosfere. Thanks NASA and all the guys who brought them back

[johngeverett]

Half a century later, I still get emotional over this. What a display of professionalism under extreme pressure. Their finest hour, indeed!

[duncanmckenzie]

An extraordinary achievement. I am old enough to have been alive when the actual event occurred. The crew came a hairs-breadth away from death - the training and courage of the crew and the amazing dedication and technical knowledge of the ground crew saved the day. We salute you.

[fatherofmany]

I'll NEVER get tired of watching Apollo 13 history! Truly mission controls finest hours! ♥️🤘🏻👌🏻

[stormm]

This past December, I attended a Christmas concert at the Galveston Opera House. While waiting in the lobby for the doors to open, a familiar face approached where I was standing. I didn't need his embroidered name on his Experimental Aircraft Association jacket to know this was Gene Kranz. I introduced myself to him and he couldn't have been more gracious. He mentioned he was waiting for two of his daughters to come in after parking their car. With a little bit of time, I said I was surprised that he is still in the Houston area. Of course he is, all of his friends and family are here, with one of his daughters working at NASA, I came to learn later. I asked him about EAA since I used to belong to the same organization. He said he had to stop his own flying not long ago, his being 89 and all. Fortunately, some of his friends are aircraft owners and take him up occasionally. He also expressed a fascination with the Cirrus single engine jet. About that time, he had to get with his daughters so he very politely excused himself. I wished I had the presence of mind to get a picture with him but then, that might have ruined how magical a moment it was for me.

[EchoesDistant]

2 things that will NEVER get old: A Saturn V launch, and Apollo 13's safe return.

[Vikezupa]

Amazing. After all these years and their many accomplishments, NASA still deserves an extra pat on the back for this one.
Great job, NASA!

[robbie]

I'm old enough to remember Apollo 13. The suspense between reentry and radio contact is something I'll never forget, nor the relief and joy afterwards.

[AK-cqwm]

Can see Apollo 13 history for many years. " The space epic."

Really proud on it.

[jonash]

idk what anybody thinks but these 3 dudes are built different man.

This is insane.

[jimbradshaw]

This remains one of the most inspirational stories ever - thank you, NASA!

[simons]

No matter how many times I see and hear this story, it never fails to move me. Just incredible. Not just the bravery and resilience of the astronauts themselves but also the people who worked so tirelessly to bring them home safely. Humanity at its best

[Camop-izkt]

A fine, fine job. It's great to see some of the participants still with us. I met Fred Haise in OKC in 2009 at a NASA gathering at the Oklahoma History Center. He was an OU graduate, and also served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard.