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lastlib

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16. He also flew Apollo 8, the first to orbit the moon,
Fri Aug 8, 2025, 05:28 PM
Aug 2025

and two Gemini missions, including Gemini 7, the longest space flight in history until the Skylabl missions.


RIP, Astronaut Lovell. Now you're among the stars.

(...and you don't have to worry about the heat shield any more....)

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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
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