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OTD In Space – January 27: Apollo 1 Fire
On January 27, 1967, three Apollo astronauts were killed during a routine preflight rehearsal at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
On this date: Apollo 1 tragedy claims the lives of crew
On this date in 1967, a flash fire onboard the Apollo 1 capsule during a test procedure claimed the lives of three astronauts ...
Epic History on MSN15d
Apollo’s Rise: From Disaster to Earthrise and Beyond
Explore the extraordinary story of NASA’s Apollo Program, beginning with President Kennedy’s bold vision of a lunar landing in response to Soviet space triumphs. Learn how Werner von Braun shaped the ...
UPI9d
3 astronauts die in Apollo capsule
An electrical spark apparently turned the Apollo 1 capsule into an instant inferno, killing the three space age heroes whose names were household words and dealing the nation's moon exploration ...
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On this date: Apollo 1 tragedy claims the lives of crew
On this date, Jan. 27, 1967, NASA astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee died during a pre-launch test for Apollo 1. A flash fire swept through the capsule so quickly ...