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Ken Mattingly, best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died at 87.

(CNN) — Apollo astronaut Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II, known for helping the crew of Apollo 13 safely return to Earth after an explosion doomed their lunar mission, has<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/apollo-astronaut-ken-mattingly-who-helped-save-the-crew-of-apollo-13-has-died/">Read More</a>

Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.

Ken Mattingly, best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died at 87.

Ken Mattingly, an astronaut who is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died, NASA announced.

Ken Mattingly, best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died at 87.

Ken Mattingly, best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died at 87.

Ken Mattingly, best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died at 87.

Ken Mattingly, best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth, has died at 87.

Mattingly “was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his shining personality will ensure he is remembered throughout history,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.