The next is a press release from appearing NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on the passing of famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. He handed away Aug. 7, in Lake Forest, Illinois. He was 97 years outdated.
“NASA sends its condolences to the household of Capt. Jim Lovell, whose life and work impressed hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the a long time. Jim’s character and steadfast braveness helped our nation attain the Moon and turned a possible tragedy into a hit from which we realized an infinite quantity. We mourn his passing at the same time as we rejoice his achievements.
“From a pair of pioneering Gemini missions to the successes of Apollo, Jim helped our nation forge a historic path in house that carries us ahead to imminent Artemis missions to the Moon and past.
“Because the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 8, Jim and his crewmates grew to become the primary to carry off on a Saturn V rocket and orbit the Moon, proving that the lunar touchdown was inside our attain. As commander of the Apollo 13 mission, his calm power beneath stress helped return the crew safely to Earth and demonstrated the short pondering and innovation that knowledgeable future NASA missions.
“Identified for his wit, this unforgettable astronaut was nicknamed Smilin’ Jim by his fellow astronauts as a result of he was fast with a smile when he had a very humorous comeback.
“Jim additionally served our nation within the navy, and the Navy has misplaced a proud academy graduate and check pilot. Jim Lovell embodied the daring resolve and optimism of each previous and future explorers, and we’ll keep in mind him at all times.”
For extra details about Lovell’s NASA profession, and his company biography, go to:
https://www.nasa.gov/former-astronaut-james-a-lovell
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Grace Bartlinski / Cheryl Warner
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
grace.bartlinksi@nasa.gov / cheryl.m.warner@nasa.gov