Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies

Retired astronaut and the commandant of the celebrated Apollo 13 mission, Jim Lovell, has died aged 97.

In a station connected X, NASA said: "We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commandant of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.

"Lovell's beingness and enactment inspired millions. His courageousness nether unit helped forge our way to the Moon and beyond-a travel that continues today."

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