Reel

Apollo 1 Test & Training Exercise Investigation

Apollo 1 Test & Training Exercise Investigation
Clip: 425731_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-021-02
HD: N/A
Location: Florida, Cape Kennedy
Timecode: 00:30:44 - 00:31:15

Same as Catalog #520341 NASA investigators continue to comb the blackened Apollo capsule to pinpoint the cause of the fire that killed astronauts Grissom, White, and Chaffee. A fireproof spacesuit fabric and quick opening hatch may lead to a 1970 man-on-the-moon attempt. Apollo 1 is the official name that was retroactively given to the never-flown Apollo/Saturn 204 (AS-204) mission. Apollo I blackened capsule and two technicians stand on the staircase. CU technician on his knees looking inside the capsule. Two scientific technicians wear all white coveralls inside the capsule taking notes. Two technicians stand on a platform watching the work. Scientific testing is being carried out by the men inside the small enclosed capsule.