"Hello, Artemis II! This is Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell. Welcome to my old neighborhood! When Frank Borman, Bill Anders, and I orbited the Moon on Apollo 8, we got humanity’s first up-close look at the Moon and got a view of the home planet that inspired and united people around the world. I’m proud to pass that torch on to you — as you swing around the Moon and lay the groundwork for missions to Mars … for the benefit of all. It’s a historic day, and I know how busy you’ll be. But don’t forget to enjoy the view. So, Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy, and all the great teams supporting you – good luck and Godspeed from all of us here on the good Earth.”
by seamusisoutside
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I actually cried. Just a little. When he died I listened to the commentary on the Apollo 13 blu ray for the second time.
Jim Lovell is my hero. The only astronaut to have been to the Moon twice and never landed.
Okay, who brought the onions into this spacecraft?
Like he actually needed to mention that he’s an Apollo astronaut. He’s *Jim fucking Lovell*
What an incredible man. Well said Jim.