Jim Lovell, the US astronaut known for his spectacular act to save the ill-fated Apollo 13 Moon mission from fatal disaster, has passed away at the age of 97. Here's his story of survival and the moment he returned to the Earth 

How Jim Lovell saved Apollo 13 after oxygen tank explosion and the moment he returned to the Earth | In Pics

Astronaut Jim Lovell's "life and work inspired millions of people across the decades," NASA said, praising his "character and steadfast courage."

Apollo 13 hero Jim Lovell, who saved Moon mission from disaster, dies at 97

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How Jim Lovell saved Apollo 13 after oxygen tank explosion and the moment he returned to the Earth | In Pics

Apollo 13 hero Jim Lovell, who saved Moon mission from disaster, dies at 97