James Lovell (American, b. 1928),Jack Swigert (American, 1931-1982),or Fred Haise (American, b. 1933)

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James Lovell (American, b. 1928),Jack Swigert (American, 1931-1982),or Fred Haise (American, b. 1933)
Two views of the interior of the spacecraft during the transfer from the Command Space Module Odyssey to the 'lifeboat' Lunar Module Aquarius, Apollo 13, April 1970. Numbered 'NASA AS13-62-8880' and 'NASA AS13-62-8892' (NASA MSC),respectively, in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic prints on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image sizes to 7 1/4 x 7 in. (18.3 x 17.5 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Crease in u.l. corner of second print.

N.B. The first image shows a blurred view of the interior of the spacecraft but the transfer tunnel between Odyssey and Aquarius is clearly visible in the second image. With the service module damaged beyond use, the only source for power and consumables was the Lunar Module. The resources of the Command Module had to be preserved for the vital reentry operation. And so the Lunar Module became the lifeboat for Apollo 13. Fortunately, the loss of oxygen from the remaining tank was slow enough that the last fuel cell continued to supply power for about two hours. This was enough time to evaluate options and prepare for a quick return to Earth. The crew then powered down the Command Module and shifted to the powered up Lunar Module for the trip home (http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/missions/apollo/apollo_13/return).
Estimate $300-500


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