"Miraculous Return: Apollo 13 Astronauts Defy Odds After Space Explosion"
On April 17, 1970, the three Apollo 13 astronauts returned safely to Earth after an explosion on board forced NASA to abort its third planned manned mission to the moon. The events that followed tested the mettle of America's bravest explorers and the engineering and scientific talents of the best and brightest minds of the nation. The incredible survival of the astronauts has lived on as an example of American ingenuity and teamwork, and the lessons learned helped improve future missions' safety.