Jul
27

Apollo 12’s really close call

Most of us immediately recognize the chilling phrase, “Houston, we’ve had a problem” and remember the heroism of the crew of the Apollo 13 mission. But Houston has had more than one problem.

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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. Here is the often-overlooked story of Apollo 12, one full of danger, discovery, and the power of friendship.

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Posted: 27 July 2020
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Jessica Sadeq has worked in the Central Office of Public Affairs since June 2007. She is the Marketing Manager for the Office of Communications and External Affairs.