Space Rocket History #271 – Apollo 13 – Free Return – Part 1

from Space Rocket History Archive · host Michael Annis

Kraft wanted to fire the descent engine now, get the ship back on its free-return slingshot course, and when it emerged from behind the moon and reached the PC+2 point, execute any maneuvers that might be required to refine the trajectory or increase its speed. Homepage with pictures.

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