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1. And did it using a primitive computer..

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 03:28 PM

Aug 2025

Amazing, heroic.

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Apollo 13 commander James Lovell has died [View all] Nevilledog Aug 2025 OP

And did it using a primitive computer.. Permanut Aug 2025 #1

Sad to hear. edbermac Aug 2025 #2

He was 97 Nevilledog Aug 2025 #8

The "MacGyver crew" of NASA! MyOwnPeace Aug 2025 #3

I hope he finally gets to land on the moon. roamer65 Aug 2025 #4

R.I.P. James Lovell WestMichRad Aug 2025 #5

Not the first time he has left earth. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #6

He co-wrote a book about Apollo 13 called "Lost Moon" hauckeye Aug 2025 #7

ever notice how all them astronauts live to be ninety-eleven? paulkienitz Aug 2025 #9

"" AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 #10

Rest In Peace SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2025 #11

Rest in glory and honor sir irisblue Aug 2025 #12

Sorry to hear that, he was a hero. Dave Bowman Aug 2025 #13

... littlemissmartypants Aug 2025 #14

He reminded me of Eratosthenes. Mr. Evil Aug 2025 #15

He also flew Apollo 8, the first to orbit the moon, lastlib Aug 2025 #16

A great loss Raven123 Aug 2025 #17

May he soar in the heavens. LoisB Aug 2025 #18

Captain James A. Lovell USN VGNonly Aug 2025 #19