On January 27, 1967, three Apollo astronauts were killed during a routine preflight rehearsal at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

A fatal fire during a routine test killed three Nasa astronauts inside the Apollo 1 capsule, 59 years ago. This tragedy ...

By 1967, NASA had wrapped up the Mercury and Gemini programs and was preparing for the launch of the first Apollo-series spacecraft.

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 ...

The first piloted Apollo flight – called Apollo 204, though it would later be known as Apollo 1 – was intended for tests in Earth orbit, part of the eventual path to later Apollo missions going to the ...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration holds a day of remembrance every January for those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of exploration and discovery for the benefit of humanity.

The cleaning ensures the display is preserved for future generations.

The prime crew for the first manned flight of Project Apollo died in a flash fire inside the three-man spacecraft atop its ...

NASA's first tragedy is recalled annually at Launch Complex 34. This year is different, as the Artemis II mission sits on the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Apollo 11 command module Columbia on temporary cradle. Photo by Eric Long, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution The last time ...

Last year delivered doses of drama and excitement in the space business, with a record number of launches, breathtaking vistas of other worlds, and a multitude of breakthroughs and setbacks. 2026 is ...