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Jim Lovell, former astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, has died : NPR
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Jim Lovell, former astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, has died : NPR

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Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.

Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97 toggle caption M. Spencer Green/AP Jim Lovell, an astronaut best known as the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13, has died. He was 97. NASA announced his death Friday and in... [4251 chars]

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