Jim Lovell, former US astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, has died at 97 years old. Selected as part of NASA's second astronaut group in 1962, he flew four missions, becoming the first astronaut to achieve such a feat. Lovell's missions included Gemini 7, which set an endurance record, and Gemini 12, notable for demonstrating EVAs. Apollo 8 marked a pivotal mission, being the first crewed flight around the Moon. Lovell's contributions significantly advanced NASA's objectives in human spaceflight and exploration.
Jim Lovell was a pivotal figure in the race to the Moon, achieving historic milestones during the Gemini and Apollo missions that advanced NASA's space exploration goals.
Lovell flew four space missions, becoming the first astronaut to do so, and played a crucial role in significant events such as the first crewed Moon orbit.
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