This is the free online celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, presented by the Space Association of Australia - all welcome!

You'll learn about the events that led to the inflight emergency, Australia's important role in the safe return of Apollo 13, hear from one of Australia's leading space historians and three 'trackers' who were actively involved!

Guest presenters: Colin MacKellar (honeysucklecreek.net), John Saxon & Mike Dinn (Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station), Bruce Window (Parkes Radio Telescope)

• Explosion origins and events up to launch day
• Early historical context of man and moon, Australian space tracking and communications
• Honeysuckle, Apollo, MSFN, Preparations for Apollo 13
• Australian mission support and role during the Apollo 13 rescue
  • Coping with Lunar Module and Saturn third stage together
  • Apollo 13 Re-entry, ground track & LM “final Los”.
• Q&A

Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/join

Meeting id: 890 694 323

Password: SAA