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The old sailors’ tool that saved Apollo 13

Few people know just how dangerous and close to a true disaster Apollo 13 really was. After losing most of their breathable air, three astronauts managed to control the spacecraft with little more than analog tools. One surprising gadget, though, helped them glide between celestial bodies and return safely to Terra Firma.

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