National Aeronautics and Space Administration Apollo 1 (Failure before launch) Saturn IB
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Ed White
- Birthday: 11/14/1930
- Role: Senior Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 06/03/1965
- Last Flight: 01/27/1967
Edward Higgins White II was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. On Jun...
Gus Grissom
- Birthday: 04/03/1926
- Role: Command Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/21/1961
- Last Flight: 01/27/1967
Lieutenant Colonel Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom was one of the seven original National Aeronautics and Space Administr...
Roger B. Chaffee
- Birthday: 02/15/1935
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/27/1967
- Last Flight: 01/27/1967
Roger Bruce Chaffee was an American naval officer, aviator, and aeronautical engineer who was a NASA astronaut in the Apollo ...
About the Apollo 1 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Apollo 1, initially designated AS-204, was the first crewed mission of the United States Apollo program, the undertaking to land the first man on the Moon. It was planned to launch on February 21, 1967, as the first low Earth orbital test of the Apollo command and service module. The mission never flew; a cabin fire during a launch rehearsal test at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station Launch Complex 34 on January 27 killed all three crew members—Command Pilot Gus Grissom, Senior Pilot Ed White, and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee—and destroyed the command module (CM). The name Apollo 1, chosen by the crew, was made official by NASA in their honor after the fire.
Crew and spacecraft lost due to a cabin fire that occurred during a launch rehearsal at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station Launch Complex 34 on January 27, 1967.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 34
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 34 launch pad has hosted 9 rocket launches, including 3 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Rocket
The Saturn IB (pronounced "one B", also known as the Uprated Saturn I) was an American launch vehicle commissioned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Apollo program. It replaced the S-IV second stage of the Saturn I with the much more powerful S-IVB, able to launch a partially fueled Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) or a fully fueled Lunar Module (LM) into low Earth orbit for early flight tests before the larger Saturn V needed for lunar flight was ready.
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About National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Apollo 1 launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Apollo 1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Apollo 1 mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB rocket launched from Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Apollo 1 mission?
The Apollo 1 mission launched aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB rocket. The Saturn IB (pronounced "one B", also known as the Uprated Saturn I) was an American launch vehicle commissioned by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Apollo program. It replaced the S-IV second stage of the Saturn I with the much more powerful S-IVB, able to launch a partially fueled Apollo Command/Service Module (CSM) or a fully fueled Lunar Module (LM) into low Earth orbit for early flight tests before the larger Saturn V needed for lunar flight was ready. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Apollo 1 launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Apollo 1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB Apollo 1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn IB launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Apollo 1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.