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# 4.7/5 star rating In-depth astronaut biography Apollo 13 mission focus Apollo 13: The gripping true story that inspired a blockbuster Hollywood movie

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## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock the untold story of Apollo 13 — where heroism meets history!

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## Key Features

- • **Rich Character Portraits:** Deep dive into astronauts’ lives and roles for a fuller, humanized narrative.
- • **Epic Space Survival Story:** Relive the nail-biting Apollo 13 mission that captivated the world.
- • **Behind-the-Scenes Insights:** Exclusive details beyond the film, including technical causes and mission control drama.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Over 2,000 reviews with a stellar 4.7-star average—join the community of inspired readers.
- • **Top-Ranked Engineering Biography:** Ranked #29 in Engineer Biographies, perfect for STEM professionals.

## Overview

Apollo 13 is the definitive book behind the iconic Ron Howard film, offering a gripping, detailed account of the 1970 near-disaster lunar mission. It combines astronaut Jim Lovell’s personal journey, technical analysis of the explosion, and mission control’s heroic efforts, making it a must-read for space enthusiasts and professionals alike.

## Description

FOR FANS OF CHALLENGER BY ADAM HIGGINBOTHAM AND PROJECT HAIL MARY BY ANDY WEIR READERS LOVE APOLLO 13 'Absolutely brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally has you on the edge of your seat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ April 13, 1970. Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert are hurtling towards the moon in the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when an explosion rocks the ship. The cockpit grows dim, the air grows thin, and the instrument lights wink out. Moments later, the astronauts are forced to abandon the main ship for the tiny lunar module, designed to keep two men alive for just two days. But there are three men aboard and they are four days from home. As the action shifts from the disabled ship to the frantic engineers at Mission Control to Lovell's anxious family, APOLLO 13 brilliantly recreates the harrowing, heroic mission in all its drama and glory. This gripping story of human endurance is the basis for Ron Howard's classic film starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | 21,070 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 9 in Engineer Biographies 21 in Popular Astronomy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,152 Reviews |

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