44 years ago today a famous phrase was coined and

[Are_grits_groceries]

the most compelling reality show ever 'made' was set in motion.

Swigert: 'Okay, Houston, we've had a problem here.'
Houston: 'This is Houston. Say again please.'
Lovell: 'Houston, we've had a problem. We've had a main B bus undervolt.'

The thought of them never coming back was sobering beyond comprehension.

[MannyGoldstein]

1. A good friend of mine (who passed recently) was at NASA then

He said that nobody at NASA had the slightest hope that they'd make it home. But they went through the motions of trying to do it any way, they gave it their all.

And, Holy #%^+!, they figured out how to do it.

[DavidDvorkin]

2. I can confirm that

I was at NASA Houston during Apollo 13, and no one expected them to make it.

[cantbeserious]

3. My Dad Worked At NASA Houston At The Time - He Said The Same

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[GoCubsGo]

4. Hard to believe it's been that long ago.

It's amazing how far things have come since then technology-wise.

[Liberal_in_LA]

5. kick. thanks for the reminder

[spanone]

6. k&r...