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How a fire killed three Nasa astronauts, but saved the Moon mission
28 Jan 2026 20:13 GMT
… , claiming the lives of veteran astronauts Gus Grissom and Ed White, alongside rookie … nylon and Velcro.
In response, Nasa engineers completely overhauled the command … landing. (Photo: Nasa)
While the loss of the three astronauts was a …
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Astronauts get a weird feeling looking at Earth from space. It's the Overview Effect, and here's how it works
05 Feb 2026 17:13 GMT
… Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schira, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton. Credit: NASA.
Much of … around anxious speculations about how astronauts would respond to spaceflight, separated … .
As a result, the NASA’s initial astronaut selections showed a marked …
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NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
05 Feb 2026 16:14 GMT
… Fla. — Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle … A dysfunctional culture at NASA contributed to that disaster and … and Apollo crews also attended NASA’s Day of Remembrance, … longer, Lowell Grissom, brother of Apollo 1 commander Gus Grissom, said at …
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To boldly go... The story of astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space
28 Jan 2026 19:36 GMT
… Mercury astronauts were. From left: Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Gus Grissom … , John Glenn, Gordon Cooper and Scott Carpenter.
Credits: NASA
Shepard … selected by NASA as one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
All …
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As NASA looks to Artemis II launch, space industry honors Apollo 1
28 Jan 2026 16:06 GMT
… chilly Florida night, Mark Grissom stood by the pad where … 27, 1967, Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Edward White, and Roger … of the three heroes:
Virgil “Gus” Grissom: Flew two space missions, Mercury … the loss of seven astronauts.
Now as NASA’s Artemis II …
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NASA HOLDS “DAY OF REMEBERANCE” AT THE JOHNSON SPACE CENTER
27 Jan 2026 19:57 GMT
… former and current NASA employees and family of fallen astronauts from attending … , 1967, Apollo 1 Command Pilot Gus Grissom, Senior Pilot Ed White and … and Jasmin Moghbeli, current astronaut in NASA’s astronaut corps. There was a …
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Why Nasa’s Artemis II moon mission astronauts want to be forgotten
27 Jan 2026 14:06 GMT
… , Wiseman, the commander of Nasa’s upcoming Artemis II mission … said, honouring the memories of Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger … claimed the lives of 14 astronauts. Each prompted institutional introspection … as they assess whether Nasa’s Space Launch System …
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"Apollo 1" film showcases NASA's moon race loss and triumph
23 Jan 2026 19:42 GMT
… Columbia Lessons Learned at NASA speaks during a Jan. … Lowell Grissom.Brooke EdwardsLowell Grissom, brother of Apollo 1 astronaut Gus Grissom, speaks … official mission patch for NASA's Apollo … astronauts during a prelaunch testing exercise.Provided By NASA
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AP News: NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
23 Jan 2026 01:17 GMT
… is seen at the Astronaut Memorial during NASA's Day of … Raoux)
Veteran astronaut, Bob Cabana, left, makes remarks during NASA's … lived longer, Lowell Grissom, brother of Apollo 1 commander Gus Grissom, said at …
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NASA Day of Remembrance solemn time to reflect on lost astronauts
23 Jan 2026 00:17 GMT
… Thursday, as NASA paid tribute to the 17 astronauts who were … the stars.
Twenty-five astronauts and test pilots have … fire killed three astronauts, Roger Chaffee, Virgil ‘Gus’ Grissom and Edward White … a wreath at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Space …