Who wrote the 1994 book Lost Moon?
Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger wrote the 1994 non-fiction book Lost Moon. They began collaborating on the project in 1991 after Fred Haise declined to participate.
Questions about Lost Moon
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened during the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970?
An explosion of an onboard liquid oxygen tank occurred when the spacecraft was close to reaching the Moon. This event crippled the electrical power generation and propulsion systems for the Command Module Odyssey.
How did flight controllers save the astronauts on Apollo 13?
Flight controllers adapted the Lunar Module Aquarius as a lifeboat to ensure the safe return of Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. Engineers worked under extreme pressure to make the Lunar Module function despite damage to Odyssey.
When did Houghton Mifflin publish the hardcover edition of Lost Moon?
Houghton Mifflin published the hardcover edition in October 1994. The book contains 378 pages written in English with dimensions measuring 1.5 × 6.2 × 9.2 inches.
Who directed the 1995 film adaptation of Lost Moon?
Ron Howard directed the 1995 film adaptation based on the book. Tom Hanks starred as Jim Lovell in the movie which became one of the most acclaimed space films ever made.