James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Lousma Signed First Edition Apollo 13 Trajectory Plotting Chart.

LOVELL, James; Fred Haise; Jack Lousma.

James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Lousma Signed First Edition Apollo 13 Trajectory Plotting Chart.

Aeronautical Chart and Information Center: Department of Defense ACIC 3-70 , March 16, 1970.

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"Houston, we've had a problem!": Exceptionally Rare Apollo 13 Trajectory Plotting Chart; Lengthily signed by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Lousma

Rare lithographed 'Apollo Translunar/Transearth Trajectory Plotting Chart' for the Apollo 13 mission. Color 'Apollo Translunar/Transearth Trajectory Plotting Chart' for the Apollo 13 mission, displaying a polar view of the lunar mission profile for Apollo 13 and showing the various significant events during the 10-day mission, signed by James Lovell, "'Houston, we've had a problem!' James Lovell", by Apollo 13 Commander Fred Haise, "April 13, 1970, 10:08 EST, O2 Tank Explodes: Moon Landing Aborted! Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP," and Jack Lousma, "'13, we've got one more item for you, when you get a chance. We'd like you to stir up the cryo tanks.' Jack Lousma, Apollo 13 CAPCOM." In fine condition. The piece measures 24 inches by 20 inches.

Apollo 13, launched on April 11, 1970, experienced a critical failure on April 13 when an oxygen tank exploded, crippling the service module and leading to the iconic phrase, "Houston, we have a problem." The explosion caused a loss of electrical power and a critical drop in oxygen levels, forcing the mission to be aborted. To survive, astronauts James Lovell, John Swigert, and Fred Haise, along with NASA engineers, improvised solutions such as using the lunar module as a "lifeboat" to provide life support and course correction. Through meticulous planning and problem-solving, including creating a makeshift carbon dioxide removal system, the crew successfully navigated back to Earth, and Apollo 13 safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970.