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EPISODE · Nov 29, 2025 · 10 MIN

How Did Apollo 13 Get Home?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

BOOM! Imagine you are 200,000 miles from Earth, closer to the Moon than ever before, when suddenly an explosion rocks your spacecraft! That’s exactly what happened to the three brave astronauts aboard Apollo 13.Join Mira and Finn as they tell the incredible true story of survival, teamwork, and genius engineering! Learn why mission control heard the famous words, 'Houston, we have a problem,' and discover how engineers on Earth raced against the clock to invent fixes using only the supplies the astronauts had onboard—things like plastic bags, cardboard, and duct tape!This isn't just history; it's a thrilling space adventure about never giving up, even when things look impossible. Get ready for a high-stakes rescue story that proves humans are incredible problem solvers!

BOOM! Imagine you are 200,000 miles from Earth, closer to the Moon than ever before, when suddenly an explosion rocks your spacecraft! That’s exactly what happened to the three brave astronauts aboard Apollo 13. Join Mira and Finn as they tell the incredible true story of survival, teamwork, and genius engineering! Learn why mission control heard the famous words, 'Houston, we have a problem,' and discover how engineers on Earth raced against the clock to invent fixes using only the supplies ...

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