apr 13, 1970 - First Space Rescue
Description:
After the oxygen tank exploded on Apollo 13, the crew (Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and John Swigert) reported the major issue to Mission Control, where they managed to direct them safely and efficiently back to Earth within four days. This was the first space rescue mission conducted.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 13, 1970
Now
~ 55 years ago