GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Jan. 27 is a dark day in the world of space exploration. It’s the anniversary of the Apollo 1 fire that killed three NASA astronauts, including Grand Rapids native Roger B ...
On the annual Day of Remembrance, "Apollo 1," a film that highlights a NASA tragedy during the race to the moon, was showcased.
NASA's Apollo 1 tragedy occurred on January 27, 1967, killing astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. The agency annually remembers the Apollo 1 crew, along with the crews of shuttles ...