Apollo 13 Flight Director Milt Windler Dies at 94

Milt Windler, a key NASA flight director who helped orchestrate the successful rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts in 1970, has passed away at 94. Windler, known as ‘Maroon Flight,’ led critical missions during the Apollo and Skylab programs, contributing significantly to NASA’s early space exploration efforts. His leadership spanned multiple Apollo missions, including Apollo 8, Apollo 10, and the second, third, and fourth moon landings. Windler’s contributions extended to the Skylab program, where he served as a flight director for all three crewed missions. In a 2006 interview, Windler reflected on the rapid pace of Apollo missions, noting the lack of time for reflection during those historic events.