Institute of Physics London and South East Branch: Apollo 13: Lucky for Some? - An Immersive Adventure!
Create a free account to applyAn immersive re-enactment takes you inside Apollo 13’s catastrophic in-space failure and the decisions that shaped the crew’s rescue. Explore the scientists and engineers behind the mission, then continue the conversation over complimentary nibbles and beverages.
This Institute of Physics lecture takes audiences back to the Apollo 13 mission and the dramatic chain of events that followed a catastrophic failure in space. Through an immersive re-enactment, Kevin Bowman explores what happened to the spacecraft, the decisions made under pressure, and the efforts needed to bring the crew home safely.
The talk also highlights the scientists and engineers who designed the mission and the ingenuity involved in the rescue operation. It is presented as part of the IOP London and South East general public physics talk series, making it suitable for anyone interested in physics, space exploration and the human story behind a famous mission.
After the lecture, attendees can enjoy complimentary nibbles and beverages while continuing the conversation with others in the physics community. The event is free, but places must be booked in advance.
Kevin Bowman, Lancaster and Durham University
18 December 2026
18 December 2026, 18:30 – 21:00
Location
- Open to all.
- Suitable for the general public, students and anyone with an interest in the topic.
- Registration is required.
Free to attend, but registration is required.
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