Astronaut Jim Lovell, famed Apollo 13 commander, dies at 97 [View all]
Source: NBC News
Aug. 8, 2025, 3:21 PM EDT
Astronaut Jim Lovell, best known as the commander of the near-tragic Apollo 13 mission to the moon, died Thursday in Illinois. He was 97 years old.
Lovell was a veteran of four spaceflights: Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13.
In a statement released Friday, the Lovell family highlighted his “amazing life and career accomplishments” and his “legendary leadership in pioneering human space flight.”
“But, to all of us, he was Dad, Granddad, and the Leader of our family. Most importantly, he was our Hero,” the family said in its statement. “We will miss his unshakeable optimism, his sense of humor, and the way he made each of us feel we could do the impossible. He was truly one of a kind.”
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We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.
Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. https://go.nasa.gov/41tbrpq
Astronaut Jim Lovell, wearing a white spacesuit with no helmet, stands outside with a tall rocket and launch tower behind his left shoulder. Lovell is pictured from the chest up; he is looking at the camera and smiling. Credit: NASA
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