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Astronaut James Lovell: ‘We go to heaven when we’re born’
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Captain James Lovell, retired astronaut, part of Apollo 8 moon mission in 1968, died Aug. 7. In 2018, he joined Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth for a conversation on the Face to Faith podcast. Lovell shared his journey from an upbringing in Milwaukee to his illustrious career with NASA. He discussed his childhood fascination with aviation, inspired by his uncle, and his path to the Naval Academy. Lovell reflected on his experiences as an astronaut, including his thoughts on space, religion, and the coexistence of science and faith.