Apollo 13 By jynasys98 Apr 11, 1970 Apollo 13 launched at 2:13 pm at 2:13 Apr 11, 1970 One engine in the second stage shut down early Period: Apr 11, 1970 to Apr 17, 1970 Apollo 13 Apr 13, 1970 Swigert stirred the liquid oxygen tank Apr 13, 1970 at 9:24 pm crew members recorded mission but no one watch Apr 13, 1970 Oxygen tank 2 exploded Apr 15, 1970 their own carbon dioxide became a problem created purifiers Apr 17, 1970 Apollo 13 makes it back to earth Apr 17, 1970 crewmmembers had to power up the command modules