Honoring Jim Lovell: Apollo 13 Commander and NASA Legend
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The article commemorates NASA astronaut Jim Lovell's passing, highlighting his significant contributions to space exploration, including Apollo 13 and Gemini missions. It also discusses the digitization of Popular Mechanics archives, upcoming talks at HOPE_16, and a unique dam project in Colorado featuring an asphalt core, showcasing advancements and historical reflections in engineering and space history.
Topics:science#apollo-13#civil-engineering#digitized-magazines#jim-lovell#space-exploration#technology
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