Apollo 13 Launch11 April 1970
Launches as lunar module pilot on Apollo 13's planned Fra Mauro landing mission.
Historical person
Fred Haise Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Fred Haise, based on 9 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
9 records1970–19709 events3 places
Chronological biography
1970
Apollo 13 Crisis13 April 1970
Survives the Apollo 13 emergency after the lunar landing is aborted.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation13 April 1970
Helps activate Aquarius as the crew transfers into the lunar module after the oxygen tank failure.
Aquarius Early Checkout13 April 1970
Checks lunar module Aquarius earlier than originally planned to assess its helium tank pressure.
Lunar Module Lifeboat14 April 1970
Uses Aquarius as a lifeboat after Apollo 13 is damaged.
Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Adapter15 April 1970
Helps use improvised equipment that adapts command module carbon-dioxide canisters to the lunar module system.
Apollo 13 Lunar Flyby15 April 1970
Passes around the Moon with Lovell and Swigert during the emergency return to Earth.
Apollo 13 PC Plus Two Burn15 April 1970
Helps operate Aquarius during the long engine burn that speeds Apollo 13’s return to Earth.
Apollo 13 Reentry Preparation17 April 1970
Helps prepare the spacecraft and crew for separation from Aquarius and Earth reentry.
Titles and roles
Astronaut
Record provenance
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