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Deep Dive: Apollo 1 (2025)

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Apollo 1
Apollo 1 chronicles the events surrounding the first crewed mission of NASA's Apollo program, focusing on the tragic cabin fire that occurred during a pre-launch test on January 27, 1967. The documentary features archival footage and expert interviews to provide context about the astronauts involved: Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger B. Chaffee, all of whom lost their lives in the incident at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida. The film examines the intense pressures of the space race during the 1960s and how the Apollo 1 tragedy influenced NASA's safety protocols and future missions. It presents a detailed account of the incident's impact on space exploration and the lessons learned from this pivotal moment in history.

Why Watch

  • •See archival footage of the Apollo 1 mission.
  • •Meet the astronauts Gus Grissom and Ed White.
  • •Find out how the fire changed NASA's safety protocols.

Did You Know

•The Apollo 1 cabin fire occurred on January 27, 1967.
•Astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger B. Chaffee died in the fire.
•The documentary is directed by Mark Craig and runs for 102 minutes.
•The production countries for the film are Great Britain and Germany.

Perfect For

Space exploration historyNASA enthusiasts1960s America