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Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has released a statement reflecting on the legacy of astronaut Jim Lovell, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 97. Jim Lovell was a pioneering astronaut who played a crucial role in NASA’s historic Apollo missions, including Gemini […]
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Apollo 13 Launch: 55 Years Ago
Apollo 13 Launch: 55 Years Ago Apollo 13 launched on April 11, 1970, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission was initially going smoothly until an oxygen tank ruptured 55 hours and 55 minutes into the flight. Due to the accident, the crew had to abandon their lunar landing plans and instead loop […]
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NASA History News and Notes–Spring 2025
NASA History News and Notes–Spring 2025 5 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) The NASA History Office brings you the new Spring 2025 issue of NASA History News & Notes reflecting on some of the transitional periods in NASA’s history, as well as the legacies of past programs. Topics include NASA’s […]
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