"There was an unspoken promise on everyone's part to the three astronauts that their deaths would not be in vain." - Apollo 1
Fast Facts
Information:
1. This was a tragedy mission.2. Astronauts: Virgil Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee
3. The astronauts' lives were lost when a fire swept through the command module.
4. This tragedy postponed crewed launches until NASA officials cleared them for flight.
5. This mission was what decided that there would be no Apollo 2 or 3.
Significance:
Due to the tragic mission, no mission was ever named Apollo 2 or 3.
Crew: May their memory and story continue to live on
Pictured Left to Right
1. Virgil "Gus" Grissom (Commander)
2. Edward White (Command Pilot)
3. Roger Chaffee (Pilot)
