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The backup engine oscillation started a six-hour clock for rescue
An unexpected engine oscillation starts a six-hour countdown for a lunar landing crew, threatening to strand them and their mission to prove a scientific consensus.
The backup engine oscillation started a six-hour clock for rescue
This episode explores the Apollo Sixteen mission to the Descartes Highlands, where a scientific consensus about lunar geology faced an unexpected challenge. It delves into the crew's journey and the critical moments that began to unravel their understanding of the Moon.
Person: Charles Duke
Date: April 21, 1972
Location: Descartes Highlands
Event: Apollo Sixteen…
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