A flash fire erupts inside the sealed Apollo 1 capsule during a pre-launch test,

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Apollo 1 Fire: Three Astronauts Die in Tragic Test

A flash fire erupts inside the sealed Apollo 1 capsule during a pre-launch test, instantly killing astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee. The tragedy forces NASA to strip away decades of secrecy, mandating an open-air redesign that ultimately saved future crews by eliminating flammable materials and rethinking launch protocols.

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