This entry catalogues fictional astronauts whose narratives are set during or directly inspired by the Project Apollo era (roughly 1961-1972). It aims to be a comprehensive, though not exhaustive, resource. Inclusion criteria prioritize astronauts featured in notable works of fiction, such as books, films, and television series. Fictional astronauts from less-well-known works may be included at the discretion of the editors.
{| class="wikitable" |+ List of Fictional Astronauts |- ! Astronaut Name ! Fictional Work ! Notable Details |- | Captain Rex 'Hammer' Hammerton | ''The Martian'' (Andy Weir) (adaptation) | Although not a direct Apollo mission participant in the primary narrative, his story is interwoven with the context and technological implications of the space race. |- | Mark Watney | ''The Martian'' (Andy Weir) | A botanist and astronaut stranded on Mars during a fictionalized Ares 3 mission. |- |Jim Lovell (Fictionalized) | ''Apollo 13'' (Film) | While based on the real Jim Lovell, the film portrays a fictionalized version of events and his character, accentuating the drama. |- |Fred Haise (Fictionalized) | ''Apollo 13'' (Film) |Similar to Lovell, the film presents a dramatized version of the astronaut's experience. |- | Jack Swigert (Fictionalized) | ''Apollo 13'' (Film) | Similar to Lovell and Haise, a dramatized version of the astronaut's experience during the Apollo 13 mission. |}
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