On January 27, 1967, the Apollo 1 fire tragically took the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee during a routine test. This heartbreaking event led to significant safety changes in NASA's Apollo program, ultimately contributing to the success of the moon landing. Their sacrifice serves as a lasting reminder of the inherent risks of space exploration and fuels NASA's ongoing dedication to safety. #Apollo1 #SpaceExploration #NASA #Astronauts #SpaceHistory #ApolloProgram #Re

107K views · 2.6K reactions | The great tragedy of the race to the moon—the Apollo 1 fire and the deaths of Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee—happened on January 27, 1967. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook