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Which common household item did NASA engineers use to help save Apollo 13's crew in 1970?
Answer
Duct tape
Duct tape was crucial in creating makeshift CO2 filters when the crew had to use incompatible life support systems between the lunar and command modules.
💡 Did you know?
Duct tape has been on every NASA mission since the Gemini program and astronauts call it 'the universal tool.'
Other options people guess
- Paper clips
- Rubber bands
- Plastic bags
Topics
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