Legendary astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, passed away at age 97. Lovell, a veteran of four spaceflights including Gemini VII, XII, Apollo 8, and the infamous Apollo 13, is remembered for his calm leadership during the near-tragic Apollo 13 mission. NASA and his family lauded his courage and contributions to space exploration. His story, famously depicted in the 1995 film "Apollo 13," inspired millions. He retired from NASA in 1973 after logging over 7,000 flight hours and 715 hours in orbit.

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