Has NASA had any accidents

Answer 1

NASA has experienced three disasters resulting in the deaths of seventeen astronauts.

* The launch pad fire of Apollo 1 * The Challenger that exploded during launch * The Columbia that tore apart during return to earth

Answer 2

Yes, NASA has experienced accidents in its history. The most notable one is the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, where the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members. There have been other incidents and failures in NASA's space missions, but they have continued to uphold safety standards and learn from past mistakes to improve their operations.