Hutchinson, KS — The Cosmosphere is deeply saddened to announce the passing of
Captain Jim Lovell, the revered astronaut, famed for his leadership during the Apollo
13 mission, passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 97 in Lake Forest, Illinois,
surrounded by loved ones.
“The Cosmosphere was saddened to learn of Captain Lovell’s passing. He was an icon and true American hero. The Cosmosphere is proud to carry on his legacy through the display of several artifacts associated with the missions including the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey,” said Jim Remar, President and CEO at the Cosmosphere.
Captain Lovell’s unwavering composure and ingenuity during the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, referred to as NASA’s “successful failure”, saved the lives of his fellow astronauts and inspired millions. Other missions during his career included work on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8, the first mission to orbit the Moon.
At the Cosmosphere, visitors can honor his memory while viewing the Apollo 13 Command Module “Odyssey,” among other historic artifacts. His bravery and pioneering spirit will continue to educate and inspire through these exhibits.
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The Cosmosphere inspires the future through space exploration. Since 1962, the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas has preserved the legacy of space exploration through our world-class collection of U.S. space artifacts – second only to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum – and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow. Learn more at cosmo.org.
