Capt. James A. Lovell Awarded 2016 National Air and Space Museum Trophy

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum 2016 Trophy for Lifetime Achievement was awarded to Capt. James A. Lovell.
Lovell was as a naval officer, aviator, and a pioneer in the space program. The Lifetime Achievement Trophy recognizes the lasting impact his achievements have had on the history of space exploration. During his career, Lovell accumulated more than 7,000 flight hours, including 4,500 in jet aircraft, 715 in space, and 107 carrier landings, holding the record for time in space until surpassed by the Skylab flights. He participated in four historic NASA missions Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8, and Apollo 13. Lovell was one of the first men to leave Earth’s gravitational pull, the first man to journey twice to the Moon, and was indispensable to the safe landing of Apollo 13.
Learn more: airandspace.si.edu/events/trophy/

[@Realbillball]

How can anybody not love Jim Lovell?

[@rothbj1]

Can’t be done. His gregarious and jovial demeanor belies the intensity required to go to the moon....twice

[@Realbillball]

@@rothbj1 Correct!

[@mr.logico]

I Love My Inspiration Jim Lovell 🧡

[@herbiehammer4841]

I have the greatest Respect to Mr.Lovell

[@Dee-Jay]

So do I! :-D

[@Brave_Aviator]

I do too!

[@raymondeaton5692]

Jim Lovell is my favorite astronaut. I saw all of his flights as a kid. I'll never forget Apollo 8 and 13.

[@SlayerofFiction]

"Rocket Men" is a incredible book, I would encourage you to read it

[@mr.logico]

I think, that I am a bigger fan of Sir Jim Lovell than you 😄😋

[@Nirsterkur]

Guys I'm from Sri Lanka and thanks to the movies and the internet, I've self studied about the ENTIRE American space program. So amidst knowing ALL of them heroes, I can also affirm that Jim Lovell is my Favourite Astronaut of All time as well. I love him from all my heart, and by some more! ❤️

[@piglet392006]

To me, the young actor who plays Jim Lovell's son in the movie "Apollo 13" is the spitting image of the young Jim Lovell himself at 0:08. Amazing!!

[@guitarman4242]

If I were granted a wish to meet any one person on this earth of my choice, it would have to be Jim Lovell. What a great guy and wonderful human being.

[@jshepard152]

Lovell and Cernan are my two favorite astronauts. Rest in peace Gene-o, and may Lovell be with us for many more years.

[@jesuslovesmeforgiven4202]

This man has something shining from his head, innocence in his eyes

[@TokenFanatic]

What a legend what a life. Great role model and teacher.

[@jamesthewineguy]

Capt. Lovell such a superb person--humble and inspiring--a hero to me!

[@MikeVDrumming]

If I had a favorite astronaut, it would be Lovell. Such a positive and genuine dude who will tell his story to anyone who asks with relish while having one of the best resumes in human history. Apollo 8 was the most important and daring flight in the Apollo program, proving the landing was possible at that the CSM had the Deltav to get it done. (Not to mention 13 but that goes without saying)

[@exaltica]

What a humble personality. The deepest of my respect Mr. Lovell.

[@pegaso3terminator75]

The commander of Apollo 8 and 13, the right man when youre in trouble..all my respect to you Jim and Haise and Sweagert!

[@exaltica]

The commander of Apollo 8 was Frank Borman. Anyway, great guys those Apollo astronauts.

[@josephdupont]

What an amazing man I have been so privileged to meet and see the depth of this man perhaps he is the most motivational person I've ever met in life. He should be a study and what it means to have a good attitude

[@CCCPMetalWarrior]

My endless respects, Mr. Lovell!!!

[@Brave_Aviator]

His interests are literally the exact same as mine!!!! I’m currently a high school student pilot! Hopefully to become a fighter pilot and maybe an astronaut. This guy is just amazing!! He is indeed my favorite astronaut and inspired me so much!

[@davidsousagonzalez94]

Great Jim Lovell, bravo bravo, junto a Gene Cernan, héroes del Apolo. Gracias, thanks

[@Robbo1966]

One super guy and to all those involved in the Apollo program. Thumbs up from me, but there will always be those numpties out there who just dont get it.

[@Nirsterkur]

Jim for me is a bigger legend than both Neil and Buzz. He is my definition of Greatness! I love him from all my heart and by some more! ❤️

[@nancyhobson9710]

The lure of going where mankind has never been before. It's just great what these gents accomplished

[@eluceanlestelle]

Jim Lovell always looks like a young boy!

[@thegamingaviator13]

Jim Lovell is my hero and in my eyes the greatest astronaut of all time

[@Biendotado]

He was a true American hero.

[@adrianramriez9045]

mad respect capt lovell youre hero

[@stephaniewilson2564]

Such a great American.

[@iamameme8164]

thx for the info it helped me with my book report

[@Xmechful]

True American hero.

[@Dee-Jay]

I would even say ... A true Human hero! The entire planet earth are proud of them! ;-)

[@ianwilds3139]

True Phantom Patriot.

[@Karma-zm1mt]

Mr. Lovell 👏👏👏👏🙏

[@JC-jl5tj]

A true American hero.

[@wolfjedisamuel]

Gotta Love Lovelle

[@indiancitizen8601]

As long as Americans have these types of great men, nobody on earth can defeat US.

[@katkenobi6765]

Wow he really does resemble Kevin Costner, well since he’s older, Costner looks like Lovell in his younger years.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

Totally agree. Thought I was only one who saw this

[@SpottedSharks]

Awesome

[@raulcarlini8692]

James Lovell estuvo en la Argentina en el año 1998.

[@mr.logico]

The Living Legend 🧡

[@evolethsanchez6270]

Hello jim

[@RK-xp9oy]

A real Superhero 😍

[@nathanroberts355]

I would become the first Australian to walk on the moon

[@michaeldavis1609]

Geco these were very competitive guys all with go fever

[@ginskimpivot753]

Wonder if Costner was ever in the running for A13?

[@katkenobi6765]

GinSkimPivot If you watch all the extras on the Apollo 13 dvd, Jim Lovell mentions that he thought Costner could play him since he felt Costner looked a bit like him in his younger years.

[@peterdignum2647]

My super hero

[@jayh9529]

Did he know General smedley butler

[@jodysin7]

One man and two boys

[@chriswalford9228]

All you need to know of Men , Women , And Humans is at 3.46 Hopes Dreams, Failures and Faults

[@NeonsStyleHD]

The only thing that would piss you off as an Astronaught would be that you don't get to go to space as much as you'd want to.

[@jshepard152]

That's the reality of astronaut life.

[@naardri]

All humanity's calendars should be adjusted so that year time zero would be the instant that this spacecraft became the first vehicle carrying humans to leave the pull of the Earth's gravity. That should be year zero and all else be before Apollo8 time or after Apollo 8 time. Colloquially said screw this AD and BC and BCE and all other time year superstitions zero constants.

[@dahawk8574]

GREAT IDEA! I've long had the same thought. 2018 = year 50. And it works well because the flight happened during the winter solstice. Just before you flip the last page on the calendar.

[@tigertiger1699]

Man I agree!, I’ve never thought of it.., it truely is the single marker, the single most important point in what will be mankind’s story.

[@tigertiger1699]

Na Ardri Or for any planet or civilisation..., indeed for all the earth... lol all thought that probably going a bit far😂