Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97

Legendary astronaut James “Jim” Lovell, whose steady command during the harrowing Apollo 13 mission captivated the world, died Friday in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97. A veteran of four spaceflights, his career was defined by an extraordinary composure and leadership in the face of unprecedented danger. Born in 1928, Lovell was a proud U.S.Continue reading “Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97”
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