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Jim Lovell

Born March 25, 1928 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Died August 7, 2025 · aged 97

James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) was a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered a critical failure en route to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. Lovell was also the command module pilot of Apollo 8, the first Apollo mis…

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Apollo 13Apollo 13 · 1995
Apollo 13
★ 7.51995
MovieDramaHistory
The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
The Man Who Fell to EarthThe Man Who Fell to Earth · 1976
The Man Who Fell to Earth
★ 6.51976
MovieScience FictionDrama
Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.
EarthriseEarthrise · 2018
Earthrise
★ 8.02018
MovieDocumentary
The Apollo 8 astronauts recount their memories of capturing the first image of Earth from space in 1968 and evokes the awe of seeing Earth framed against the blackness of space.
On Camera: Fifteen Apollo Astronauts and Their Experience of a LifetimeOn Camera: Fifteen Apollo Astronauts and Their Experience of a Lifetime · 2019
On Camera: Fifteen Apollo Astronauts and Their Experience of a Lifetime
2019
MovieDocumentary
A collection of excerpted on-screen interviews with fifteen of the Apollo astronauts.
Salute to Apollo: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017Salute to Apollo: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 · 2017
Salute to Apollo: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017
2017
MovieDocumentary
In this video, you can hear their stories in their own words. David Hartman hosts a Salute to the Apollo Program featuring astronauts Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Dick Gordon, Fred Haise, Al Worden, Jack Schmitt, Joe Engle, and flight director Gene Kranz.

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