NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, passed away at age 97. Lovell, a four-time spaceflight veteran, is celebrated for his leadership and courage during the Apollo 13 crisis, which was famously depicted in the film of the same name. He was also a key figure on Apollo 8, becoming one of the first three astronauts to orbit the moon. His family remembered him as a loving father and their hero. Lovell's legacy inspires continued space exploration.

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