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Portrait - Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr.

Portrait of astronaut James A. Lovell, Jr.
Image Credit: NASA/JSC
Published: June 29, 2018
Historical Date: April 1, 1970

Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission, pauses for a quick photo while training for the Apollo 13 mission.  

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