Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum Apollo 13 Exhibit Washington DC // WASHINGTON DC — The Apollo 13 exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum details the dramatic 1970 mission, featuring the quote "Houston, we've had a problem." It showcases the improvised "square peg in a round hole" adapter, made from plastic bags and duct tape, which solved the carbon dioxide crisis. The exhibit highlights how Mission Control, led by Flight Director Eugene F. Kranz, successfully guided astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert home after an oxygen tank explosion. Kranz's wh

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