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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97

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Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies at 97
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Jim Lovell, the NASA astronaut renowned for guiding Apollo 13 safely back to Earth after a critical in-space explosion, has died at age 97. His career included historic missions like Apollo 8 and Gemini, and he was the first man to go to the Moon twice without landing. Lovell's leadership and resilience made him a celebrated figure in space history, and his life was marked by daring adventures and a lifelong dedication to exploration.

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  1. Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97  BBC
  2. Famed Apollo 13 moon mission commander Jim Lovell dead at 97  Fox News
  3. Apollo 13 was only part of Jim Lovell's incredible life  USA Today
  4. Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell  NASA (.gov)
  5. James A. Lovell Jr., Commander of Apollo 13, Is Dead at 97  The New York Times

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