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Planned landing site, Fra Mauro area
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Planned landing site, Fra Mauro area
Apollo 13 planned landing site. View of the Fra Mauro area on the Moon which was selected as a landing site for the Apollo 13 mission. The Fra Mauro area is a flat, vast highland centred at 17 degrees and 36 minutes west longitude and 3 degrees and 48 south minutes latitude. The pock marked surface shows numerous small impact craters. The Apollo 13 was launched on April 11th 1971 with a Saturn 5 launcher. During the third day of the mission one of the oxygen tanks onboard exploded forcing an emergency landing on the Earth
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This print captures the planned landing site for the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, showcasing the breathtaking Fra Mauro area on the Moon. Situated at a longitude of 17 degrees and 36 minutes west, and latitude of 3 degrees and 48 south, this flat and expansive highland was carefully chosen as the touchdown spot for Apollo 13. The lunar surface depicted in this image is marked by countless small impact craters, revealing the violent history of celestial collisions that have shaped our moon over billions of years. It serves as a stark reminder of both the beauty and harshness that exists beyond our planet. Launched on April 11th, 1971 with a powerful Saturn V launcher, Apollo 13 embarked on its ambitious journey to explore new frontiers. However, tragedy struck during its third day when an oxygen tank explosion occurred onboard, forcing NASA's quick decision to abort their original plans and execute an emergency landing back on Earth. While this photograph showcases a moment frozen in time before disaster struck, it also symbolizes humanity's indomitable spirit in face of adversity. The story behind this image reminds us that even amidst setbacks and unforeseen challenges encountered along our scientific pursuits, we persistently strive towards understanding our universe better. Captured by Science Photo Library without any commercial intentions but driven purely by scientific curiosity, this print stands as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our cosmic surroundings – be it healthy or unhealthy – fostering progress in astronomy, cosm
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