Legendary astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 back to Earth after an explosion in space in 1970, has died aged 97. Nasa said he "turned a potential tragedy into a success" after an attempt to land on the Moon was aborted due to an explosion onboard the spacecraft while it was hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth. Tens of millions watched on television as Lovell and two other astronauts splashed back down into the Pacific Ocean, a moment which has become one of the most iconic in the history of space travel. Lovell was also the first man to go to the Moon twice. Tap the link in BBCNews's bio to read more about his life and career. (Getty) #JimLovell #Apollo13 #BBCNews