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NASA Honors Apollo 1 Heroes, Emphasizes Artemis II Safety

1/29/2026

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) commemorated the Apollo 1 tragedy on January 27, 2026, noting that 1967 lessons guide Artemis II safety.
The annual memorial at Launch Complex 34 honors Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee, underscoring NASA's safety commitment.
Mark Grissom, Gus Grissom's son, reflected on these sacrifices.
Artemis II aims to send humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) commemorated the Apollo 1 tragedy on January 27, 2026, noting that 1967 lessons guide Artemis II safety.
The annual memorial at Launch Complex 34 honors Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee, underscoring NASA's safety commitment.
Mark Grissom, Gus Grissom's son, reflected on these sacrifices.
Artemis II aims to send humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.