Honoring Jim Lovell: Apollo 13 Commander and NASA Legend
TL;DR
The article commemorates NASA astronaut Jim Lovell's passing, highlighting his significant contributions to space exploration, including Apollo 13 and Gemini missions. It also discusses the digitization of Popular Mechanics archives, upcoming talks at HOPE_16, and a unique dam project in Colorado featuring an asphalt core, showcasing advancements and historical reflections in engineering and space history.
Topics:sciencetechnology#apollo-13#civil-engineering#digitized-magazines#jim-lovell#space-exploration#technology
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- Tom Hanks, who portrayed Jim Lovell in ‘Apollo 13,’ pays tribute to the late astronaut CNN
- Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA (.gov)
- James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97 The New York Times
- Remembering Apollo 13’s Jim Lovell, the Most Down-to-Earth Astronaut Time Magazine
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