No one would believe the story if it hadn’t actually happened. The 1970 rescue of Apollo 13 captivated the nation and the film adaptation went on to win two Oscars®.

But how close to the truth was the film?

Was Houston, we have a problem, or Failure is not an option, ever actually said?

Did hostilities between the astronauts really exist?

To reveal the truth, we put the big movie moments to the test. Firsthand accounts from astronauts and Mission Control staff involved in the rescue, as well as an interview with filmmaker Ron Howard, reveal the full story.

If you would like to win a copy of this riveting new DVD, just answer this easy question about the now infamous line delivered within the movie: Jack Swigert actually said, Houston, ____ ___ _ _______ ____. The line in the film apparently sounded more dramatic, but what was the exact line spoken?!

Send us your answers and if you’re correct you’ll be in the running to win one of these new DVDs! Just send us an e:mail here before November 30th, 2021 with your answer and the subject title CONTEST: THE REAL STORY APOLLO 13 DVDs to: exclusivemagazine@flash.net

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