Size: 20.9x26.8 cm.
Status: Unflown.
Description: This page comes from the Lunar Surface Exploration Map Data Package (s/n SKB 32100082-371), and it's signed by igned by Fred Haise with inscription: "Used for traverse familiarization - Fred Haise - Apollo 13 LMP".
Description: This page comes from the Lunar Surface Exploration Map Data Package (s/n SKB 32100082-371), and it's signed by igned by Fred Haise with inscription: "Used for traverse familiarization - Fred Haise - Apollo 13 LMP".
These maps were used to familiarize and train Jim Lovell and Fred Haise with all the details of the Fra Mauro region including their planned EVA routes.
The maps were assembled by the U.S. Geological Survey team responsible for developing detailed maps for the lunar landings. When Fra Mauro was designated as the A-13 landing site this map package as assembled using lunar photographs from the previous four Apollo missions as well as from several unmanned satellite mapping missions. The goal was to provide accurate topographic relief, identify potential landing sites, and identify specific landmarks along the approach path of the Lunar Module.
While the Apollo 13 landing was aborted to an on-board explosion the same maps were used to train the Apollo 14 crew who landed safely and explored Fra Mauro in February 1971.
