Jack Swigert
Jack Swigert was an American astronaut and a member of the Apollo 13 mission, famously known for his iconic phrase, 'Houston, we have a problem,' which he communicated to mission control after a critical failure in the spacecraft's systems. Born on Swigert was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1966 and flew on the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970, where technical failures led to a harrowing return to Earth, showcasing his quick thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure. After leaving NASA, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Born on Aug 30, 1931 (93 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,587 | $76,000 | 63$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,628 | $2,000,000 | 749$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,502 | $190,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 3 | 75,199,648 | 30,717 | $2,266,000 | 894$ |
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Jack Swigert reported the critical problem during the Apollo 13 mission with the famous phrase, 'Houston, we have a problem.'
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Italy:
Jack Swigert was the astronaut who famously reported the problem during the Apollo 13 mission.
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Panama:
Jack Swigert was the astronaut who famously reported the problem during the Apollo 13 mission.
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