Description:

This collectible phone card commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Apollo XIII and is issued by Cable & Wireless, Inc. The central design features the distinctive Apollo XIII mission emblem depicting three horses leaping across the surface of the Moon with a bright orange sun in the background. Surrounding the emblem are the words "25th Anniversary" in blue at the top and "Apollo XIII" at the center of the emblem, along with "Ex Luna, Scientia" below it, which is the mission motto meaning "From the Moon, Knowledge."

The card includes text indicating the names of the spacecraft modules involved in the mission: "Odyssey" on the left side and "Aquarius" on the right side. At the bottom, in quotation marks, is the iconic phrase "Houston, We Have A Problem," referencing the famous communication during the Apollo 13 mission’s perilous voyage. The top right corner of the card displays its value, marked as "5 Units." The Cable & Wireless logo is positioned in the top left corner.

The overall design emphasizes the historical significance of NASA's Apollo XIII mission and honors the astronauts' struggle and successful return. The card blends graphical and textual elements to celebrate this space exploration milestone with clean white backgrounds enhancing visibility.

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