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Former NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell Dies at 97

NASA paid tribute to his calm leadership in overcoming the 1970 Apollo 13 crisis, crediting him with advancing the agency’s emergency response protocols

FILE - In this photo provided by NASA, astronaut James Lovell, Apollo 13 commander poses for a portrait in his space suit, Feb. 16, 1970. (AP Photo/NASA, File)
El Apolo 13 fue su última misión tripulada
Tom Hanks película Apolo 13
El primer astronauta en ver la Luna de cerca dos veces falleció a los 97 años. FOTO: Especial

Overview

  • Jim Lovell died at his home in Lake Forest, Illinois, on August 8, 2025, at age 97.
  • NASA issued condolences to Lovell’s family, praising his calm leadership under pressure, highlighting his impact on mission safety standards.
  • He was a four-time NASA astronaut best known for commanding Apollo 13, a mission whose lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded in April 1970, culminating in a safe return to Earth.
  • During the crisis, he reported “Houston, we’ve had a problem,” a phrase that entered the cultural lexicon, later inspiring the 1995 film Apollo 13.
  • His innovative problem-solving under duress on Apollo 13 informed NASA’s emergency response procedures, continuing to influence astronaut training today.