Nov
14

Sidedoor: Apollo 12’s Really Close Call

The famous Apollo 13 mission wasn’t the first time Houston had a problem. Listen to the latest episode of Sidedoor and learn about the courage of the crew of Apollo 12 in the face of heart-stopping danger.

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On November 14, 1969, just four months after Apollo 11’s “giant leap for mankind,” the Apollo 12 Saturn V rocket took off for the moon. Seconds later, a burst of static plunged the three-man crew into complete darkness while speeding toward space in a nearly dead spacecraft. For the 50th anniversary, we tell the often-overlooked story of Apollo 12, one full of danger, discovery, and the power of friendship.

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Posted: 14 November 2019
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