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It was never concluded exactly what was the source of ignition in the Apollo 1 fire. However several mitigating factors led to the disaster. A pressurized 100% oxygen atmosphere inside the cockpit virtually guaranteed that any small spark would result in catastrophe. Additionally many materials used inside the cockpit while not flammable in normal atmosphere were discovered to be highly flammable in an oxygen-rich environment.
The pressurized cockpit also meant that the inward-opening hatch could not be opened quickly in an emergency.
What else can I help you with?
Who was on the Apollo 2 mission?
No one. After the fire of Apollo 1, all missions up to Apollo 6 included were unmanned test flights.
When did Apollo 1 land on the moon?
it never landed. The first 10 Apollo were test flights. Apollo 1 had a fire.
Who flew in Apollo 2?
The Apollo 2 was unmanned. After the fire of Apollo 1, NASA felt safer testing the rocket without any crew aboard first. The next manned mission after the Apollo 1 fire was Apollo 7.
Is there a video of the Apollo 1 fire?
There are pictures of the aftermath and recorded audio of the crew during the fire, but no video of the fire itself.
Was Apollo 1 the first Apollo mission?
No, Apollo 1 was not the first Apollo mission. The first manned Apollo mission was Apollo 7, which launched on October 11, 1968. Apollo 1 was initially designated AS-204 and was scheduled to be the first manned mission, but a cabin fire during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967, resulted in the loss of the crew.
Did Apollo 16 die in a flash fire?
No. The Apollo 1 crew were killed in a fire weeks before launch.
What was the return date of Apollo 1?
Apollo 1 never launched, it was a test capsule destroyed in a fire.
Who was on the Apollo 2 mission?
No one. After the fire of Apollo 1, all missions up to Apollo 6 included were unmanned test flights.
When did Apollo 1 land on the moon?
it never landed. The first 10 Apollo were test flights. Apollo 1 had a fire.
When did Apollo 1 take off?
Apollo 1 did not launch. There was a cabin fire that killed all three crew members.
Who flew in Apollo 2?
The Apollo 2 was unmanned. After the fire of Apollo 1, NASA felt safer testing the rocket without any crew aboard first. The next manned mission after the Apollo 1 fire was Apollo 7.
What are facts about Apollo 1?
fire occured on pad 34 :)
When was Apollo's Fire created?
Apollo's Fire was created in 1992.
What are the names of the astronaut on Apollo 1?
The Apollo 1 astronauts were Virgil Grissom, Edward white and Roger Chaffee. They were all killed in a fire.
When was Apollo 1 due to fly?
Apollo 1 was scheduled to launch Feb 21, 1967, but was destroyed by fire Jan 27, 1967.
What happened to 3%?
No after the fire at Apollo 1, then N.A.S.A then moved to Apollo7.
Is there a video of the Apollo 1 fire?
There are pictures of the aftermath and recorded audio of the crew during the fire, but no video of the fire itself.
