RIP NASA astronaut James Lovell... August 7, 2025 USN Capt James Lovell passed away aged 97 years. Selected as NASA astronaut in Group 2, the Next Nine , James Lovell flew on Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 accumulating 29 days 19 hours in space! NASA send its condolences to the family of Capt. Jim Lovell, whose life and work inspired millions of people across the decades. James Lovell also served our country in the military, and the Navy has lost a proud academy graduate and test pilot. Jim Lovell embodied the bold resolve and optimism of both past and future explorers, and we will remember him always. Ad Astra ! (Photo: NASA)















