JOURNAL ARTICLE

Remembering Jim Lovell, the Most Down-to-Earth Astronaut.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kluger, Jeffrey 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the life and legacy of Jim Lovell, a pioneering American astronaut who was the first person to travel to the moon twice and who died at age 97. Lovell flew on four space missions, including Gemini 7 and Gemini 12, and was a key crew member of Apollo 8—the first mission to orbit the moon—and Apollo 13, which was aborted due to an onboard explosion but safely returned its crew to Earth. Known for his calm, workmanlike approach to spaceflight, Lovell also famously reported the Apollo 13 crisis with the phrase, "Houston, we've had a problem." The article highlights Lovell's grounded personality, his enduring impact on space exploration, and the naming of Mount Marilyn on the moon in honor of his wife.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:187257998
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