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Apollo 13: Deadly DIY in space

Nasa is in a race against time to save Apollo 13's astronauts. Their best minds need to improvise fast to create an air filter using only basic items available in the spacecraft - bits of towel, duct tape, cardboard and spacesuit. Not following mission control's instructions correctly, or taking too long, will cost the astronauts their lives.

Video journalist: Jack Burgess
Music: Hans Zimmer
Graphics: James Mobbs

(Image: Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert with a makeshift air filter Credit: Nasa)

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