Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Fred Haise Biography and Timeline

Follow Fred Haise through 9 dated historical records for United States of America.

Fred Haise, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1970–1970Years on this page

1970

Apollo 13 Launch

Astronaut · Kennedy Space Center · Science / Astronomy

Launches as lunar module pilot on Apollo 13's planned Fra Mauro landing mission.

Role range: 1970-1970

Apollo 13 Crisis

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Survives the Apollo 13 emergency after the lunar landing is aborted.

Role range: 1970-1970

Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Helps activate Aquarius as the crew transfers into the lunar module after the oxygen tank failure.

Role range: 1970-1970

Aquarius Early Checkout

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Checks lunar module Aquarius earlier than originally planned to assess its helium tank pressure.

Role range: 1970-1970

Lunar Module Lifeboat

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Uses Aquarius as a lifeboat after Apollo 13 is damaged.

Role range: 1970-1970

Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Adapter

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Helps use improvised equipment that adapts command module carbon-dioxide canisters to the lunar module system.

Role range: 1970-1970

Apollo 13 Lunar Flyby

Astronaut · Moon Orbit · Science / Astronomy

Passes around the Moon with Lovell and Swigert during the emergency return to Earth.

Role range: 1970-1970

Apollo 13 PC Plus Two Burn

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Helps operate Aquarius during the long engine burn that speeds Apollo 13’s return to Earth.

Role range: 1970-1970

Apollo 13 Reentry Preparation

Astronaut · Space · Science / Astronomy

Helps prepare the spacecraft and crew for separation from Aquarius and Earth reentry.

Role range: 1970-1970

Records, sources and methodology

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