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James Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, Nasa’s most ‘successful failure’, passes into history
01 Sep 2025 20:17 GMT
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NASA astronaut Jim Lovell remembered by Apollo 13 star Tom Hanks after his death at 97
09 Aug 2025 04:31 GMT
… well acquainted with the former NASA astronaut';s accomplishments after having … Friday in memory of former NASA astronaut Jim Lovell after his death … , with Lovell, Frank Borman and William Anders, was the first to leave …
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Jim Lovell, NASA Astronaut Who Read Genesis From Lunar Orbit, Dies at 97
08 Aug 2025 22:45 GMT
… story during a 1968 NASA mission, died at his … who is currently serving as NASA’s acting administrator, offered … was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1962 after a distinguished … Lovell and fellow astronauts Frank Borman and William Anders later became the …
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Legendary NASA astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
08 Aug 2025 23:47 GMT
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Apollo 13 commander and NASA astronaut Jim Lovell dead at 97
08 Aug 2025 23:08 GMT
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Jim Lovell dead: Legendary NASA astronaut who nearly died during lunar landing passes away at 97
08 Aug 2025 20:58 GMT
… Lovell, Frank Borman and William Anders, was the first to … NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced the commander's passing, saying the astronaut … wit, this unforgettable astronaut was nicknamed Smilin' … that retrieves the astronauts and shakes hands with …
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NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who led Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth after oxygen tank explosion, dies aged 97
08 Aug 2025 19:56 GMT
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Remembering Jim Lovell: Milwaukee’s ‘imperturbable, unflappable’ astronaut
21 Aug 2025 21:36 GMT
… by NASA and then, like all of the astronauts, moved … “Earthrise” was taken by astronaut William Anders — one of the first … 1970 photo made available by NASA, the command module carrying … 1970 photo made available by NASA, astronaut Jim Lovell, commander, is …
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Iconic Astronaut, Apollo 13 Commander and Spaceflight Pioneer Dies at 97
15 Aug 2025 18:53 GMT
… with crewmates Frank Borman and William Anders, Lovell became one of … crippled, Lovell and fellow astronauts Fred Haise and Jack … hours—until surpassed by Skylab astronauts. His contributions to space … astronaut in 1962, Lovell retired from the Navy and NASA …
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Jim Lovell, Legendary Astronaut and Apollo 13 Mission Commander, Passes Away at 97
13 Aug 2025 08:40 GMT
… Lovell, a legendary American astronaut widely known as the commander … selected as one of the astronauts in NASA's selection, … along with Frank Borman and William Anders, became part of the Apollo … 39;s Choice: NASA's Oldest Astronaut Returns to Earth on …