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What has been your greatest memory in space? My greatest memory of my space experience is seeing the earth in its proper perspective with relation to the moon and sun. I could completely cover the earth with my thumb just 240,000 miles away. It is home for about 6 billion people. How fortunate we are.
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What are your keys to success, and how do you define success? To be successful you must have a positive attitude, apply a determined effort in your work and never give up.
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Where do you draw your inspiration from? I got my inspiration from successful people. My desire to become a naval aviator came from my uncle who was the 58th naval aviator and had a great career.
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James Arthur “Jim” Lovell, Jr. is a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered a critical failure en route to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. Lovell was also the command module pilot of Apollo 8, the first Apollo mission to enter lunar orbit. Lovell is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He is one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.
What was the best advice you were ever given? The best advice I received was to finish a task and concentrate on one program at a time.
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What does “home” mean to you? “Home” is anyplace where there is a friendly environment, good neighbors and where there is no other place to go they have to take you in.
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What has been your biggest obstacle in life, and how did you overcome it? My biggest obstacle was being rejected for the space program and then being accepted the 2nd time around.
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If you could be a superhero, who would you be and why? I could not imagine myself being a superhero because in life it takes the teamwork of family and friends to accomplish tasks and to overcome obstacles.
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What did you love most about living in Houston and / or in space? The friendly atmosphere of Houston was most enjoyable. Looking down at the silent panorama of the earth from space was most inspirational.
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Apollo 13 Astronauts James Lovell (left), Fred Haise and Jack Swigert
What will you miss the most about your Lake House on Lake LBJ? I will always miss the boating, the cookouts, and the beautiful sunsets with my family and neighbors on Lake LBJ.
Deke Slayton (in black shirt, left of center) director of flight crew operations, and Chester M. Lee shake hands in Mission Control, while Rocco Petrone watches Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell on the screen.
Jim Lovell’s LBJ Lakehouse Horseshoe Bay, TX
Perfectly placed in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, while oh so close to Austin and San Antonio, Lake LBJ is the premiere destination for Texans near and far. Where endless recreational activities and world class resort amenities abound and beautiful waterfront homes grace the shores of this majestic lake.
The Horseshoe Bay home of Marilyn and Jim Lovell is one of those remarkable lake houses in a very prestigious and highly sought after location on Lake LBJ. Captivating open waterfront with views that delight the senses, this home was designed and built specifically for Marilyn and Jim Lovell and has beautiful architectural detail that makes the home unique to them and their love for Lake LBJ. An intriguing wall of windows captures your attention as you enter the home, first you see the beautiful blue water of Lake LBJ then you notice the 5 round windows with custom stained glass that tells the story of Captain James Lovell’s amazing career and life adventures. Not to be out done the massive fireplace stands tall and elegant, commanding its place in the home. Truly a home with as much character, charm and style as the Lovells themselves.
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