Actor Tom Hanks paid tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell, who died at 97. Hanks, who portrayed Lovell in the 1995 film, praised Lovell's daring spirit and leadership. He highlighted Lovell's groundbreaking space missions, emphasizing they weren't driven by fame but by a thirst for challenge. Hanks' Instagram post expressed his admiration and wished Lovell well on his 'next voyage'. Lovell's iconic 'Houston, we've had a problem' radio transmission became synonymous with the mission's near-disaster.

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