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Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dies at 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon, died in Illinois, his family announced. Lovell, 97, flew on three other NASA missions.
James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97
He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.”
Jim Lovell, famed astronaut and Apollo 13 mission commander, dead at 97
Lovell's "life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," said NASA Administrator Sean Duffy in a statement.
Jim Lovell, commander of NASA's Apollo 13 moon mission, dies at 97
Lovell was a veteran of four spaceflights, including Apollo 13, during which he and his crewmates famously averted disaster.
Famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell passes away
Famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell passed away on August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 97. Jim Lovell was a key figure in NASA’s history, known for his roles in the Gemini and Apollo space missions. His contributions to space exploration have inspired millions and left a lasting legacy.
Space explorer, navy officer and family hero: Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell dies at 97; commander of ill- fated Apollo 13 mission
American Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abort its lunar landing in 1970, died Friday at the age of .
Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97
Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.
Jim Lovell dead aged 97: Apollo 13 Commander who led crew safely back to earth after space disaster dies
SPACE veteran and heroic Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at the age of 97. Jim passed away on August 7, in Lake Forest, Illinois with NASA leading tributes for the “unforgettable
Apollo 13 hero Jim Lovell dies at 97 in Lake Forest, Illinois
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, famed for his Gemini and Apollo missions, dies at 97 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
One of NASA’s most traveled astronauts in the agency’s first decade, Lovell flew four times — Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 — with the two Apollo flights riv
Astronaut Jim Lovell dies: About 'Apollo 13' film with Tom Hanks, true story of NASA mission
"Apollo 13" heads to theaters for film's 30th anniversary, tells the Jim Lovell-led story of a near-disastrous NASA mission. Lovell died Aug. 7, 2025.
Gemini 12 launches Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell into orbit: November 11, 1966
Gemini 12 was the last mission of the Gemini program. It had two astronauts on board: Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin. NASA wanted ...
James Lovell dies at 97; Apollo 13 moon mission leader turned ‘potential tragedy into a success’
One of NASA’s most traveled astronauts in the agency’s first decade, he flew four times — Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8 and ...
Jim Lovell, Astronaut Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97
The mechanical engineer and naval aviator co-penned the book "Lost Moon," on which the 1995 film "Apollo 13" is based.