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- Electrical fault on an O2 canister caused an explosion in the oxygen tank which also damaged the second tank. This left the spacecraft virtually crippled, as the oxygen tanks were necessary for the supply of electrical power.
- CO2 scrubbers became saturated by change in mission profile. The Lunar Module (LEM) was not designed for 3 astronauts, and the system became overwhelmed. This simple problem would have killed the astronauts , but some makeshift adjustments solved the problem.
- The trajectory of the spacecraft was affected because of the venting of oxygen into space, and the actual physical disruption caused by the explosion. Also the necessary abandonment of the moon landing meant that the crew needed to be brought back to earth by a different route, and one that was as short as possible. Because there was the possibility of the main engine having been affected, this need to be done using the LM's engines, something certainly not performed before in space.
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Were their problems in the Apollo 13 mission?
Apollo 13 had a major problem, the tanks exploded , and they traveled in the lunar module.
Name of the three man on the moon Apollo 13?
The men of Apollo 13 did not walk on the moon.
Why did Apollo 13 have landing problems?
Apollo 13 did not land on the moon due to an oxygen tank explosion in the Service Module.
Who were the astronauts of Apollo 13?
The three astronauts of Apollo 13 are James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred. W. Haise.
Did Apollo 13 make it back to earth?
Yes apollo 13 did make it safely to earth with all the three astronauts.
What happen to apollo 13 and how did it affect the lives to people?
Apollo 13 had problems period.
Were their problems in the Apollo 13 mission?
Apollo 13 had a major problem, the tanks exploded , and they traveled in the lunar module.
Name of the three man on the moon Apollo 13?
The men of Apollo 13 did not walk on the moon.
Why did Apollo 13 have landing problems?
Apollo 13 did not land on the moon due to an oxygen tank explosion in the Service Module.
What is an explosion that occurred on board and the astronauts were not able to land on the moon?
You are describing the Apollo 13 mission.
Who were the astronauts of Apollo 13?
The three astronauts of Apollo 13 are James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred. W. Haise.
Did Apollo 13 make it back to earth?
Yes apollo 13 did make it safely to earth with all the three astronauts.
Did the Apollo 13 have any problems with the landing?
First of all, Apollo 13 never landed-the mission was aborted because the oxegen tank exploded.
What were the problems in Apollo 13 mission?
one of the oxygen tanks exploded
Could Apollo 13 have landed on the moon?
If the explosion had not occurred, most likely yes.
What were the names of the pilots on the Apollo 13?
The name of the three astronauts of Apollo 13 were Jim Lovell , Fred Haise and jack Swigert.
How many astrunots were on the Apollo 13 mission?
Only three astronauts went in Apollo 13, but Mattingly was grounded due to measles.
