Captain James Lovell, Jr., was chosen in September 1962 for the space program after many years' experience as a naval aviator and test pilot. He was the navigator for the epic six-day journey on Apollo 8, humanity's maiden voyage to the moon, during which he and his fellow crew were the first human's to leave the earth's gravitational influence. His fourth and final flight was on the perilous Apollo 13 mission in 1970. His many awards include the Presidential Medal of Freedom; the Harmon, Collier, and Goddard Aerospace Trophies; the French Legion of Honor; NASA Distinguished and Exceptional Service Medals; and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Jim will share his experiences from his history-making career on the May 11, 2010 Viking Saga voyage.