Jim Lovell , the renowned astronaut who commanded the Apollo 13 mission, has died at the age of 97 . Lovell passed away on Thursday (August 7) in Lake Forest, Illinois, as announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The cause of death was not disclosed.

Lovell was a pivotal figure in the history of space exploration, best known for his role in the Apollo 13 mission. The mission, which took place in 1970, was intended to land on the moon but was famously dubbed a "successful failure" after an oxygen tank exploded. Despite the crisis, Lovell and his crew managed to return safely to Earth, a feat that captivated the world and later inspired the Hollywood film Apollo 13 .

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