Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell is a retired American astronaut and naval aviator, best known for his role as the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission in April 1970. Born on March 25, 1928, he played a pivotal role in navigating the spacecraft back to Earth after an oxygen tank explosion jeopardized the crew's safety. Lovell's leadership and calm demeanor during the crisis earned him significant recognition, and he became an iconic figure in the history of space exploration. He also flew on the Gemini 7 and Apollo 8 missions, contributing greatly to NASA's early achievements in human spaceflight.
Born on Mar 25, 1928 (97 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
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Jim Lovell was a prominent astronaut who played a key role in the Apollo 13 mission.
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Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died.
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Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died.
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Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, has died.
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Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died.
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Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97.
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