ITT SP2750
Writing Exercise 2 (Apollo 13)

1. It helped them focus on the new goal, and one common goal of immediately returning home, rather than the original goal of landing on the moon. The disappointment of not being able to land on the moon was short-lived once the one and only remaining goal was established and made clear to all.

2. It would be pointless and a waste of time to focus on features of the space craft that were damaged, no longer functioning, or would decrease the success of the mission in any way. Krantz found it important to spend the very little and valuable time they had remaining focused on the instruments and space craft features that were in good working order or features that would help them return safely. 3. It was determined that the fuel cells was one of the most important features of the space craft to get them home safely upon re-entry. They would not be able to return home without the fuel cells. So it was important to do without the fuel cells while they could.

4. Krantz created an environment for his crew so that they could physically work with materials needed in order to explain/communicate to the flight crew, the proper steps and procedures needed in order to solve the CO2 problem. For example the tape and bag solution.

5. Successful failure meant that they would return home safely, but not land on the moon. The creativity of a few mission control team members led them to think about the use of any and all materials available to the flight crew, as simple as items such as duct tape and a bag.

6. During the time of stress and conflict among the other two flight crew, Lovell became somewhat of a charismatic leader. He gave the other two hope that they would return home safely and they seemed to look up to him and trust in him for the leader that he was. His showing this leadership calmed the