The commander of Apollo 13, Jim Lovell, has died at the age of 97.

Jim, who uttered the phrase "Houston, we have a problem," died on Thursday August 7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, according to his family.

"NASA sends its condolences to the family of Capt. Jim Lovell, whose life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," read a statement from NASA.

"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."

© Getty Images Astronaut Jim Lovell attends the Living Legends of Aviation Awards in 2020

In a statement released Friday, Jim's family highlighted his "amazing life" but spoke proudly of how, "most important

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