The August 7, 2025one of the bravest faces of the space adventure died. Jim Lovellheroic commander of the Apollo 13 mission, died at 97 ans In his residence by Lake Forest, in Illinois. His disappearance marks the end of a fascinating chapter of spatial conquest – But his inheritance is eternal, as the next (long -awaited) exhibition of the Lights workshop proves “Destination moon, an immersive trip with Tom Hanks”a beautiful tribute to pay to the astronaut who left too early to join the stars.
From “Houston, we have a problem” to the legend
Apollo 13 was to be a lunar flight like any other … until this formidable explosion of an oxygen tank, aboard the heart of the space. Faced with the unthinkable, it is the serenity, the calm of capitaine Lovellwho guided the crew to a miraculous outcome: an odyssey of triumphant return, described as “success failure” by the very words of the NASA.
Four orbit flights and a resilience record
Astronaut of first caliber, Lovell had stolen on Gemini 7, Gemini 12, Apollo 8 (first human mission around the moon) and Apollo 13 – thus accumulating 715 hours spent in spacea record in his time. A full NASA pioneer, never hearing up, but a real celestial guide.
Jim Lovell: A man full of courage and humility
Warm greetings of NASAwho praised “his unwavering character and courage” (BFMTV). Her family, on the other hand, described him as a domestic heroadmired for his humor, his optimism and his ability to inspire each of his loved ones (people.com).
Hollywood also remembers Jim Lovell
His life inspired The films Apollo 13 (1995), in which Tom Hanks embodies his incredible composure. Touched by the news, the actor sent a moving tribute:
“They were one of those who dare, who dream, and who lead us to places where we would never be alone …”
“Tonight of the full moon, he stole towards the stars … Good trip, Jim Lovell.
Jim Lovell was more than an astronaut: a captain of the impossible, a concrete dreamer who guided humanity outside the turbulence areas. He did not work on the moon, but he showed us the way. Today, he sails among the stars with a light heart, the daring soul and he will continue to inspire the universe of NASA as well as future generations. Moreover, the next exhibition of the Atelier des Lumières (opening on September 24) will have the theme of the space conquest. Stay connected …