Omega Speedmaster Professional in Apollo 13Apollo 13 chronicles the third moon landing mission and the events that led to its near disaster and safe return to the earth. An explosion on the vessel required it to change course, circle the moon without landing, and enter the Earth’s atmosphere at the right angle. The Omega Speedmaster proved pivotal in precisely timing the burns that brought Apollo 13 back to the Earth. It’s shown here on Tom Hanks, who played commander Jim Lovell. |