Commander of Apollo 13 mission, Jim Lovell, dies
Jim Lovell led four space missions and is remembered for his calm leadership during Apollo 13's oxygen tank explosion that nearly ended in disaster, NASA said.
- James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, died on August 7 at the age of 97 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
- Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy stated that Lovell's character inspired millions and helped transform a potential tragedy into a success.
- Lovell, who never walked on the Moon, was the last surviving member of NASA's first two classes of astronauts.
- His family remembered him as their hero and noted that he inspired millions throughout his life.
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Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell Dies at 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell, most well-known for his role as Apollo 13 commander, died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97. Lovell logged 715 hours in space across four missions, including Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13. “Jim’s character and steadfast courage helped our nation reach the Moon and turned a potential tragedy into a success from which we learned an enormous amount,” Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said. Lovell’…
Jim Lovell, Hero Astronaut Who Got His Team Home after Apollo 13 Explosion, Dead at 97 - Conservative Angle
Lovell is an important part of the American space legacy, having taken part in two Gemini missions and Apollo 8 before being tapped to command Apollo 13. The post Jim Lovell, Hero Astronaut Who Got His Team Home after Apollo 13 Explosion, Dead at 97 first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion. The post Jim Lovell, Hero Astronaut Who Got His Team Home after Apollo 13 Explosion, Dead at 97 appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - C…
ThePatriotLight - Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Dies At 97
ThePatriotLight - Legendary NASA astronaut James Lovell passed away Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 97, the agency announced in a press release Friday. Lovall attained nationwide recognition when he commanded the Apollo 13 mission, which was marked by disaster when the crew’s rocket suffered an explosion while en route to the Moon in April, 1970. The mission was NASA’s third attempted lunar landing, carrying astronauts Jack Swig…
Legendary Apollo 13 Commander Dies At 97
Legendary NASA astronaut James Lovell passed away Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 97, the agency announced in a press release Friday. Lovall attained nationwide recognition when he commanded the Apollo 13 mission, which was marked by disaster when the crew’s rocket suffered an explosion while en route to the Moon in April, 1970. The mission was NASA’s third attempted lunar landing, carrying astronauts Jack Swigert and Fred Haise…
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