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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.

The New York Times · 2d

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.”

Space.com on MSN · 1d

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.

1don MSN

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.

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‘Apollo 13’ Filmmakers Ron Howard & Brian Grazer Pay Tribute To Jim Lovell: “A True American Hero”

Apollo 13' director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer pay to Jim Lovell, commander of the ill-fated moon mission on which they based their movie.

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