Apollo 13

Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell – NASA

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Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell – NASA

The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on the passing of famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. He passed away Aug. 7, in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97 years old. “NASA sends its condolences to the family of Capt. Jim Lovell, whose life and work inspired millions of people across the … Read more

Apollo 13 Launch: 55 Years Ago – NASA

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Apollo 13 Launch: 55 Years Ago – NASA

NASA astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert launch aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 11, 1970. The mission seemed to be going smoothly until 55 hours and 55 minutes in when an oxygen tank ruptured. The new mission plan involved abandoning the Moon landing, looping … Read more