Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97
Summary
Jim Lovell, a famous NASA astronaut who led the Apollo 13 mission, has died at the age of 97. Lovell was known for his leadership during the Apollo 13 mission, which faced a serious technical failure, and for his contributions to early human spaceflight.Key Facts
- Jim Lovell passed away at age 97.
- He was the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, known for its in-flight explosion and subsequent rescue.
- Apollo 13's explosion resulted from an oxygen tank failure, but Lovell and his crew returned safely.
- Lovell was involved in the Gemini 7 mission, setting a space endurance record at the time.
- He commanded the Apollo 8 mission, which was the first to orbit the moon.
- Lovell attempted to land on the moon during Apollo 13 but did not succeed.
- He wrote a book about Apollo 13, which inspired a movie starring Tom Hanks.
- Lovell had an early interest in aviation, eventually becoming a U.S. Navy pilot before joining NASA.
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