Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97
Updated: 9/15/2025
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Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission and a pivotal figure in NASA's history, passed away last Thursday at the age of 97. His legacy is marked not only by his contributions to space exploration but also by his remarkable ability to navigate extreme adversity during one of NASA's most critical missions.
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- Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission and a pivotal figure in NASA's history, passed away last Thursday at the age of 97.
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