James Arthur Lovell Jr. (/ ˈlʌvəl / ⓘ LUV-əl; born March 25, 1928) is an American retired astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot and mechanical engineer. In 1968, as command module …

Sep 5, 2024 · Jim Lovell, the mission commander, played a pivotal role in guiding his crew — Fred Haise and John “Jack” Swigert — through the crisis. Lovell’s calm leadership and quick …

Mar 21, 2025 · Jim Lovell is aU.S. astronaut of the Gemini and Apollo space programs and was the commander of the nearly disastrous Apollo 13 flight to the Moon in 1970 that was …

May 25, 2021 · Jim Lovell is a former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy captain who commanded the famous Apollo 13 mission. Read about his life and career.

Jul 24, 2023 · Jim Lovell was a veteran of the Gemini VII, Gemini XII, and Apollo 8 missions before becoming the Mission Commander for the nearly disastrous Apollo 13 mission to the …

Apr 7, 2020 · Jim Lovell is an ex-NASA astronaut who flew with the Gemini and Apollo missions. He's most famous for his role as commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission that so nearly...

James Arthur Lovell Jr. (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut and test pilot. He was pilot of the Apollo 8 and commander of the Apollo 13 mission. Crew of Apollo 13 mission failed …

James Arthur Lovell Jr. is an American retired astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot and mechanical engineer. In 1968, as command module pilot of Apollo 8, he became, with Frank Borman and …

Lovell served as Command Module Pilot and Navigator on man’s first journey to orbit the Moon, Apollo 8. He also served as Commander of Apollo 13, where an onboard explosion prevented …

Mar 10, 2025 · (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Birth date: March 25, 1928. Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio. Birth name: James Arthur Lovell Jr. Father: James Lovell …