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Saturn V | Apollo 13
Saturn V | Apollo 13 launched on Sat, Apr 11, 1970, 07:13 PM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Apr 1970
NET Sat, Apr 11, 1970, 07:13 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Saturn VVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
Launch Complex 39APad
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALocation
ApolloProgram
Human ExplorationMission type
Lunar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Saturn V to Lunar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:50
SimulatedRepresentative Saturn V ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 was the famous mission that never made it to the moon's surface because of a catastrophic malfunction on board, but the astronauts did return safely to the Earth. The mission was commanded by Jim Lovell, the Command Module Pilot was Jack Swigert, and the Lunar Module Pilot was Fred Haise. The mission launched on April 11th, 1970 and the Capsule safely landed in the ocean on April 17th, 1970.
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What time does Saturn V | Apollo 13 launch?
Saturn V | Apollo 13 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Apr 11, 1970, 07:13 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Saturn V | Apollo 13?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Saturn V | Apollo 13?
Saturn V | Apollo 13 is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Saturn V.
Where does Saturn V | Apollo 13 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.