How Did The Fire Start?
NASA quickly established the Apollo 204 Accident Review Board to investigate and completely identify the cause of the fire. NASA’s probe was also overseen by a legislative committee. The fire was caused by an electrical fault, which was discovered. Because of the combustible nylon material, as well as the high pressure and pure oxygen chamber, the fire spread swiftly. Due to the cabin’s internal pressure, the plug door hatch for an escape route could not be opened. In October 1968, the next Apollo mission was launched.
How Did The Fire Start
For The Public To Watch
The following crewed mission, Apollo 7, orbited the Earth 163 times with a three-person crew. It was a historic mission since it was the first American mission to broadcast live television visuals to the entire public. Commander Walter M. Schirra, command module pilot Donn F. Eisele, and pilot R. Walter Cunningham.
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