Apollo 13 Views of the Moon in 4K

Utilizing data collected by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, this video recreates some of the awe-inspiring scenes of the Moon that were observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts during their perilous journey around the farside in 1970. Rendered in stunning 4K resolution, these visual representations offer a diverse array of lunar surface perspectives. The sequence commences with earthset and sunrise, progressing through various viewpoints until the moment Apollo 13 reestablished radio communication with Mission Control. Additionally, the animation illustrates the trajectory of the free return path around the Moon, providing a continuous lunar observation along this course. It's important to note that the presented visuals have been accelerated for timing purposes and do not adhere to "real-time" depiction. The credits for this work attribute the Data Visualization to Ernie Wright (USRA), and the Video Production and Editing to David Ladd (USRA). The accompanying musical score, "Visions of Grandeur," is provided by Frederick Wiedmann through Universal Production Music.