James Arthur Lovell Jr
James Arthur Lovell Jr. was a renowned American astronaut and naval officer, best known for commanding the Apollo 13 mission, which famously faced a life-threatening crisis in space. Born on March 25, 1928, Lovell's early fascination with aviation led him to a distinguished military career, culminating in his selection as one of NASA's earliest astronauts. He made history as part of the Apollo 8 mission, the first to orbit the Moon, and became a symbol of resilience when he successfully guided his crew back to Earth after a critical failure during Apollo 13 in 1970. Lovell's contributions to space exploration have left an indelible mark on the history of NASA and the pursuit of human spaceflight.
Born on Mar 25, 1928 (97 years old)
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Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97.
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