Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell

astronaut United States

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,566
Power
63$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,566 $76,000 63$
Totals 1 4,314,768 3,566 $76,000 63$
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Panama Panama: Jim Lovell was the commander of the Apollo 13 mission who communicated the issues back to Houston. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Se cumplen 55 años del ‘Houston, tenemos un problema’ del Apolo 13