Apollo 13 Views of the Moon

This video employs data collected from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft to recreate some of the breathtaking lunar vistas witnessed by the Apollo 13 astronauts during their perilous journey around the far side of the Moon in 1970. Presented in stunning 4K resolution, these visualizations offer a diverse array of perspectives of the lunar terrain, commencing with the Earth's graceful descent and sunrise on the lunar horizon and culminating with the moment when Apollo 13 reestablished radio communication with Mission Control. The video also illustrates the trajectory of the free return path around the Moon, accompanied by an uninterrupted lunar view along this course. It's important to note that the timing of all these scenes has been accelerated for presentation purposes and does not reflect real-time events.