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Happy Sunday! It turns out failure was an option for about 60% of Thursday Tightrope players who misfired on the following question: Which astronaut, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, had a cameo in that film as the captain of a U.S. Navy boat? A. Buzz Aldrin B. John Glenn C. Jim Lovell D. Neil Armstrong It might help to know the astronaut in question is one of only three people to have been to the moon twice. His initial visit was on Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the moon (though it didn't land on the surface). As the pilot of the command module, he used the classic seafaring navigation tool called a sextant to help chart his course. Think you have the answer in your sights? Check below for the correct answer!

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June 28, 2026

Happy Sunday! It turns out failure was an option for about 60% of Thursday Tightrope players who misfired on the following question:

Which astronaut, portrayed by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, had a cameo in that film as the captain of a U.S. Navy boat?

A. Buzz Aldrin

B. John Glenn

C. Jim Lovell

D. Neil Armstrong

It might help to know the astronaut in question is one of only three people to have been to the moon twice. His initial visit was on Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the moon (though it didn't land on the surface). As the pilot of the command module, he used the classic seafaring navigation tool called a sextant to help chart his course.

Think you have the answer in your sights? Check below for the correct answer!