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James Arthur Lovell Jr. (/ ˈ l ʌ v əl / LUV-əl; born March 25, 1928) is an American retired astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot and mechanical engineer. In 1968, as command module pilot of Apollo 8, he became, with Frank Borman and William Anders, one of the first three astronauts to fly to and orbit the Moon.
Sep 5, 2024 · Jim Lovell was the mission commander of Apollo 13, a NASA flight that faced a critical crisis in 1970. Learn about his achievements, career, family, and current status as a 96-year-old astronaut.
Jim Lovell is a U.S. astronaut who flew on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8 and 13 missions. He was the commander of the Apollo 13 flight that was aborted after an explosion in 1970.
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May 25, 2021 · Jim Lovell is a former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain who commanded the famous Apollo 13 mission. Read about his life and career.
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Jul 24, 2023 · James A. Lovell. Jim Lovell was a veteran of the Gemini VII, Gemini XII, and Apollo 8 missions before becoming the Mission Commander for the nearly disastrous Apollo 13 mission to the Moon.
Sep 4, 2023 · Her husband, Jim Lovell, once the most experienced astronaut in the United States, was commander of perhaps the nation’s most dramatic spaceflight: Apollo 13.
Apr 13, 2020 · The famous astronaut shares his memories of the mission that almost didn't make it home 50 years later. He talks about the objectives, the explosion, the challenges, and the legacy of Apollo 13.
