What We Learned from the Apollo 1 Fire

The video discusses the dangers of space travel, focusing on the Apollo 1 tragedy in 1967, where three astronauts lost their lives due to a fire during a test. The fire was caused by an electrical failure in a pure oxygen environment. NASA's investigations led to significant engineering and organizational changes, including using a safer gas mix and non-flammable materials, and overhauling safety procedures. These changes have made spaceflight safer, though it remains inherently risky.

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