Apollo 13 re-entered Earth's atmosphere at a speed of approximately 24,000 miles per hour (about 39,000 kilometers per hour). This high velocity was due to the spacecraft's orbital dynamics and gravitational pull as it returned from the Moon. The spacecraft experienced intense heat and pressure during re-entry, requiring a special heat shield to protect it. Ultimately, Apollo 13 safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970.
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