“Keith Cowing talks about the kind of hacks made famous by the Apollo 13 mission, instances where the crew had to improvise using materials at hand. He discusses the following: Skylab Rescue – the umbrella used to replace solar insulation and boating tools bought at a local marina; Syncom Rescue – tools made out of … Continue reading FORA.tv: Best of 2010 Video Countdown No. 10: Famous Hacks at NASA – LOIRP’s Keith Cowing