USN CAPT Jim Lovell, USN

[ChuckMK23]

Fair winds ...

Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell - NASA

The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy on the passing of famed Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. He passed away Aug. 7, in Lake

www.nasa.gov

and for @mad dog, CAPT Lovell seen here in the CM sim

 

[ea6bflyr]

Rest in peace.

"Houston, we've had a problem."
-Jim Lovell, April 13, 1970, Apollo 13

 

[Mos]

One of my heroes growing up. RIP.

 

[Citation3]

Steely eyed missile man to the end. Ad Astra Captain🫡

I remember the day I had the honor to sit with Captain Lovell when he signed the piece for my collection.





Captain Lovell was not only a Speedmaster guy but he also wore this Rolex 1675 GMT-Master gifted to him by the USNA after his first Gemini flight with the USNA crest printed on the dial.



Three cool cats!!


(CREDIT NASA)

A fantastic 6 minute watch.

 

[Swanee]

He was such an explorer and pioneer.

The first rendezvous in space. The first to leave Earth orbit and venture to the Moon. IMHO the crew of Apollo 8 had bigger brass balls than just about anyone else. That mission proved that we understood spaceflight. And then he did it again with a broken spaceship.


Fair winds and follow seas, Sir. We'll remember you forever.