Special Display Featuring Apollo 13 Command Module and Personal Artifacts Now Open
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS 鈥� In the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the 黑料大事记 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.
鈥淭he 黑料大事记 was saddened to learn of Captain Lovell鈥檚 passing. He was an icon and true American hero. The 黑料大事记 is proud to carry on his legacy through the display of several artifacts associated with the missions including the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey,鈥� said Jim Remar, President and CEO at the 黑料大事记.
Along with the Apollo 13 Command Module, Odyssey, is Captain Lovell鈥檚 spacesuit, both central pieces in telling the story of his courage and leadership during one of NASA鈥檚 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鈥檚 enduring legacy.
The 黑料大事记 invites all visitors to experience this tribute, reflect on Captain Lovell鈥檚 extraordinary contributions to space exploration, and be inspired by the perseverance, teamwork, and ingenuity that defined his career.
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The 黑料大事记 inspires the future through space exploration. Since 1962, the 黑料大事记 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鈥檚 National Air and Space Museum – and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow. Learn more at .
