In which city did the crew of Apollo 1 pass away?
Houston, Texas
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Pasadena, California
Huntsville, Alabama
Answer
Cape Canaveral, Florida, was the tragic location where the Apollo 1 crew met their untimely fate on January 27, 1967. During a launch pad test, a fire erupted within their spacecraft, leading to the loss of astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White II, and Roger B. Chaffee. This devastating accident became a catalyst for significant safety enhancements within the Apollo program.
Beyond the Stars: Exploring the Life of Astronaut Ed White
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