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James Arthur Lovell Jr. ( / ˈlʌvəl / 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.
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- James Arthur Lovell Jr., March 25, 1928 (age 95), Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Mar 22, 2024 · Jim Lovell (born March 25, 1928, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.) is a U.S. astronaut of the Gemini and Apollo space programs, and was the commander of the nearly disastrous Apollo 13 flight to the Moon in 1970. Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin after Gemini 12 splashdown.
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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.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Jim Lovell, a former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain who made several historic space flights, including Apollo 13. Find out his early life, career, achievements, retirement and book.
Apr 7, 2020 · Jim Lovell is an ex-NASA astronaut who flew with the Gemini and Apollo missions. He's most famous for his role as commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission that so nearly ended in tragedy.
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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.
Jul 24, 2023 · 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. Quick Facts. Lovell has logged more than 7,000 hours in a variety of aircraft, including 3,500 hours in high-performance jets.
