Apollo 13 Documentary Premieres on Netflix

A new documentary titled 'Apollo 13: Mission Survival' is set to debut on Netflix on September 5, 2024, chronicling the harrowing events of the Apollo 13 mission, where astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise became stranded in space after a catastrophic explosion. This documentary features never-before-seen footage, complete audio recordings, and interviews with the original crew, providing a historical perspective on NASA's greatest crisis that occurred just months after the first moon landing. Apollo 13's mission was abruptly halted when an oxygen tank explosion left the crew without sufficient oxygen, prompting a desperate rescue operation from Mission Control. Captain Lovell expressed gratitude for the documentary, hoping it inspires future space exploration. The release coincides with a current real-life spaceflight incident echoing the Apollo 13 events. The documentary aims to capture the raw emotions experienced during this critical moment in space exploration history.