Special Display Featuring Apollo 13 Command Module and Personal Artifacts Now Open
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS — In the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the Cosmosphere is uniquely positioned to honor the memory of the legendary astronaut by sharing with guests some of the most significant artifacts from his storied career.
“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.
Along with the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey, is Captain Lovell’s spacesuit, both central pieces in telling the story of his courage and leadership during one of NASA’s most challenging missions.
In addition to these historic artifacts, a memorial book has been placed in the museum by the display for guests to share personal reflections, memories, and messages of respect for Captain Lovell’s enduring legacy.
The Cosmosphere invites all visitors to experience this tribute, reflect on Captain Lovell’s extraordinary contributions to space exploration, and be inspired by the perseverance, teamwork, and ingenuity that defined his career.
ABOUT THE COSMOSPHERE
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.
