
S70-34685 (April 1970) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 13 astronauts will leave behind on the moon during their lunar landing mission. Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr., commander; and Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot, will descend to the lunar surface in the Lunar Module (LM) "Aquarius". Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot, will remain with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit. The plaque will be attached to the ladder of the landing gear strut on the LM?s descent stage. Commemorative plaques were also left on the moon by the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 astronauts.
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S70-34685
Date Created
April 13, 1970
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View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
Apr 17, 1970
View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
Apr 17, 1970
View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
Apr 17, 1970
View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
Apr 17, 1970