NASA Hero Ed Smylie, Apollo 13 Rescuer, Dies at 95

May 17, 2025

Robert “Ed” Smylie, a heroic NASA official who played a pivotal role in rescuing the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, passed away on April 21 in Crossville, Tennessee, at the age of 95. His innovative team crafted a makeshift device to overcome a dire crisis, earning them the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Nixon for their extraordinary bravery.

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