A cry came from inside: 'Got a fire in the cockpit!'.
Astronaut Ed White struggled to open the hatch before quickly being overcome by smoke and fumes, along with his two crewmates. <> It was over for them in seconds.
Investigators determined the most likely cause was an electrical fire from defective wiring.
With its moon program in jeopardy, NASA completely overhauled the Apollo spacecraft after the tragic incident.
The redesigned capsule — with a quick-release hatch — carried 24 men to the moon; 12 of them landed and walked on its surface
You’d be surprised at how many people I run into who think the landings were all a hoax.