Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell has died at age 97

Jim Lovell, a legendary NASA astronaut known for his command of the Apollo 13 mission, has died at 97. Lovell's leadership was crucial after an oxygen tank explosion during the 1970 mission, enabling the safe return of the crew.

NASA Administrator Sean Duffy praised Lovell for inspiring "millions of people across the decades" and noted his character and courage helped achieve monumental successes in space exploration.

Lovell participated in four spaceflights, including Apollo 8, which orbited the moon. His contributions helped pave the way for future missions, including Artemis.