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James Lovell dies at 97; Apollo 13 moon mission leader turned potential tragedy into a success'
James Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, died at 97, known for transforming a failed moon mission into a triumph of engineering.
Lovell played key roles in Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13, influencing NASA's early space achievements.