How Did Apollo 13 Get Home?
Published on November 29, 2025
Available on all major platforms
About This Episode
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!
What You'll Learn
- Apollo 13
- Space rescue
- Nasa
- Houston we have a problem
- Moon mission
Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of Apollo 13!
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