Apollo 13 Mission Quiz

What was the first indication of a problem on Apollo 13?

• A sharp bang and vibration

• Loss of electricity

• Loss of water

• Loss of communication

What was the main source of electricity for the Apollo 13 spacecraft?

• Solar panels

• Batteries

• Nuclear power

• Fuel cells

How did the crew conserve water during the mission?

• Using fruit juices

• Ignoring water consumption

• Drinking more water than usual

• Eating dry-pack foods

What was the main concern regarding removal of Carbon Dioxide from the spacecraft?

• Incompatibility of canisters

• Lack of carbon dioxide canisters

• Excessive carbon dioxide levels

• Failure of the removal system

What was the temperature inside the Command Module when the electrical systems were turned off?

• 50 F

• 38 F

• 25 F

• 60 F

What was the primary cause of the problem on Apollo 13?

• Loss of oxygen supply

• Structural damage to the spacecraft

• Failure of the guidance system

• Communication breakdown with mission control

How did the crew navigate their way back to Earth during the Apollo 13 mission?

• Using the stars as reference points

• Relied solely on the spacecraft's navigation system

• Received constant guidance from mission control

• Used a map of the celestial bodies

What was the biggest challenge faced by the crew during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere?

• Ensuring the heat shield remained intact

• Stabilizing the spacecraft's trajectory

• Communicating with ground control

• Managing the limited oxygen supply