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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97
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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97 — What it is 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. Why it matters Provides context for readers encountering this topic in our ongoing coverage. Centralizes primary documents and official sources for verification. Updated automatically as new reporting is published. Key facts 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. Timeline & recent coverage See related posts on our site; this explainer updates when new reporting appears. For deeper background, explore the sources below. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops.
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This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops.
This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. As more reporting is published, this page will be updated with additional context, primary documents, and a clearer picture of how the facts fit together. This explainer pulls together the key facts, timeline, and official documents linked below to help readers follow the story as it develops. What to watch next is whether new filings, agency actions, votes, or court decisions change the timeline—and how officials respond in the weeks ahead.
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