Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84

Glynn Lunney, seen here in 2015, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom as part of the Apollo 13 mission operations team.

Lunney, who played an integral role in the agency’s Apollo program, died Friday. He was credited for his quick decision-making during the race to save the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts.

(Image credit: James Blair/NASA)




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Source: NPR Space News