Apollo 13 By brentcarter99 Apr 10, 1970 Terminal countdown started at T-28 hours Apr 12, 1970 Maneuver to attitude for final S-IVB APS burn initiated. Apr 13, 1970 TV transmission started Apr 14, 1970 CDR and LMP cleared to enter the LM to commence inflight inspection. Apr 15, 1970 Lunar occultation entered. Apr 16, 1970 CSM power configuration for telemetry established. Apr 17, 1970 Battery A charge terminated. Battery B charge initiated. Apr 18, 1970 Crew departed recovery ship for Samoa and then Hawaii. Apr 19, 1970 Crew arrived in Hawaii. Apr 20, 1970 Crew arrived at Ellington AFB, Houston, TX. Apr 24, 1970 Recovery ship arrived in Hawaii. Apr 27, 1970 CM arrived at contractor's facility in Downey, CA.