Another Apollo astronaut has passed on.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that Gemini and Apollo astronaut and Navy Captain Jim Lovell passed away in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Aug. 7 at the age of 97.
“NASA sends its condolences to the family of Capt. Jim Lovell, whose life and work inspired millions of people across the decades,” acting administrator Sean Duffy said in a statement. “Jim’s character and steadfast courage helped our nation reach the Moon and turned a potential tragedy into a success from which we learned an enormous amount. We mourn his passing even as we celebrate his achievements.”…