The Astronauts: Life After the Moon

Haise's mission was to land on the moon, but an explosion forced him and his crew to abort. Haise was also chosen to command Apollo 18, but that mission was canceled.
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Fred Haise, Apollo 13, 1970
Haise's mission was to land on the moon, but an explosion forced him and his crew (seen here with President Nixon; Haise is at far left) to abort their plans. Haise was also chosen to command Apollo 18 before that mission was canceled.

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