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Newly released audio from the Apollo 1 disaster reveals the final moments of the astronauts as a fire broke out in the cockpit during a rehearsal on January 27, 1967, killing all three crew members. The fire was caused by an electrical issue and exacerbated by combustible materials and a high-pressure oxygen atmosphere. The tragedy led to significant safety changes in NASA's spacecraft design.
Terrifying audio from the Apollo 1 disaster resurfaces, revealing the tragic moments before the crew perished in a flash fire. The astronauts, Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee, were part of Earth-orbital testing when the capsule caught fire due to the high flammability of pure oxygen. The audio captures Chaffee shouting "fire" before screams of agony are heard. The incident led to significant safety changes in NASA, including the use of a 60/40 oxygen/nitrogen mix and the implementation of a new single-piece hatch for quicker escape.