Statements (532)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:space_mission gptkb:human_spaceflight |
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
gptkb:Fire
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_failure |
cabin fire
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_fire |
electrical fault
|
| gptkbp:caused_by |
a cabin fire
|
| gptkbp:caused_changes_in |
NASA safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:commemoration |
held annually on the anniversary of the fire
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:NASA
a high-pressure environment |
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Commander
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral gptkb:Edward_White gptkb:Pilot gptkb:NASA_astronauts gptkb:Virgil_I._Grissom gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center gptkb:Roger_B._Chaffee gptkb:Ed_White gptkb:Virgil_Grissom gptkb:Gus_Grissom gptkb:Edward_H._White_II gptkb:American simulator training completed extensive emergency procedures several months several years deceased intensive not implemented approximately 18 months experienced astronauts over a year inspired future generations of astronauts posthumous awards rigorous selection process intercom system inspired future astronauts military test pilots extensive pre-flight training utilized voice communication systems Commander, Senior Pilot, Pilot all had prior spaceflight experience awarded posthumously all experienced astronauts enhanced after incident based on experience NASA astronaut selection process not recorded primary concern emphasis on safety protocols awarded posthumous honors based on experience and skill constant communication with ground control NASA facilities Senior Pilot honored in space history submitted to NASA based on experience and training extensive pre-launch training conducted at Kennedy Space Center dedicated at Kennedy Space Center intensive pre-flight training limited during incident all crew members died included simulations and drills radio communication during the incident recorded before the fire Grissom, White, Chaffee monitored during training over 18 months not fully developed intensive launch preparations originally scheduled for February 21, 1967 thorough medical examinations honored in space exploration history lost during the fire major concern post-incident not possible during the incident critical during training located at Arlington National Cemetery intercom system tested |
| gptkbp:crew_backgrounds |
military test pilots
|
| gptkbp:crew_emergency_drills |
conducted regularly
|
| gptkbp:crew_emergency_preparedness |
trained for emergency scenarios
|
| gptkbp:crew_escape |
failed to escape
failed escape system failed due to fire |
| gptkbp:crew_family_support |
families were supported by NASA
|
| gptkbp:crew_final_flight |
planned for March 1967
|
| gptkbp:crew_final_launch |
planned for February 1967
|
| gptkbp:crew_final_mission |
Apollo 1 mission
Apollo 1 was intended to be their first mission intended to be a test flight planned for lunar orbit |
| gptkbp:crew_final_mission_plan |
to test systems in orbit
|
| gptkbp:crew_final_status |
all three crew members perished
|
| gptkbp:crew_final_test |
conducted on January 27, 1967
|
| gptkbp:crew_final_training |
conducted before the incident
final simulations before launch |
| gptkbp:crew_flight_plan |
detailed flight plan created
|
| gptkbp:crew_historical_significance |
marked a turning point in space safety
|
| gptkbp:crew_impact |
inspired future astronauts.
|
| gptkbp:crew_launch_pad |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_34
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_achievements |
pioneers in space exploration
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_backgrounds |
diverse experiences
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_impact |
inspired future astronauts
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_impact_on_nasa |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_legacy_continues |
in space missions
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_selection_criteria |
high standards
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_training_duration |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:crew_member_training_focus |
teamwork and communication
|
| gptkbp:crew_memorial_service |
held at the Kennedy Space Center
held after the accident |
| gptkbp:crew_memorialization |
ongoing efforts to honor the crew
|
| gptkbp:crew_mission_goals |
achieve lunar orbit
|
| gptkbp:crew_mission_objectives |
test Apollo spacecraft systems
|
| gptkbp:crew_mission_planning |
involved extensive planning
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| gptkbp:crew_mission_support |
supported by ground control teams
|
| gptkbp:crew_post_mission_analysis |
planned for after the mission
|
| gptkbp:crew_public_appearances |
engaged in public outreach
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| gptkbp:crew_public_relations |
engaged with media
|
| gptkbp:crew_safety_briefings |
conducted before the mission
|
| gptkbp:crew_safety_improvements |
led to safety improvements in future missions
|
| gptkbp:crew_technical_briefings |
held regularly
|
| gptkbp:crew_technical_skills |
highly skilled in engineering and piloting
|
| gptkbp:crew_technical_training |
focused on spacecraft systems
|
| gptkbp:crew_training_completion |
completed in December 1966
|
| gptkbp:crew_training_environment |
simulated space conditions
high-pressure simulations |
| gptkbp:crew_training_exercises |
conducted in simulators
|
| gptkbp:crew_training_method |
simulations
simulations and drills |
| gptkbp:crew_training_methods |
simulated emergency scenarios
updated for safety |
| gptkbp:crew_training_outcome |
prepared for launch
|
| gptkbp:date |
January 27, 1967
|
| gptkbp:date_of_accident |
January 27, 1967
|
| gptkbp:date_of_memorial |
gptkb:January_27
January 27, annually |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
the film ' The Last Man on the Moon'
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Block_I_Command_Module
gptkb:Apollo_program gptkb:Block_I_spacecraft |
| gptkbp:duration |
0 days
0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes scheduled for 14 days |
| gptkbp:ended |
gptkb:tragedy
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
cabin fire
improved safety protocols enhanced safety protocols improved communication systems increased collaboration with safety experts new safety regulations implemented enhanced astronaut training enhanced safety training for astronauts better integration of safety into mission planning improved incident reporting systems redesign of the command module NASA's approach to risk management changed better communication of safety protocols better thermal protection cabin design modifications crew escape systems improved emergency training enhanced enhanced training for ground support teams fire suppression systems added greater accountability for safety issues greater emphasis on human factors in design greater focus on crew safety improved design review processes improved emergency procedures improved safety culture within NASA increased focus on psychological safety increased oversight on missions increased redundancy in systems material changes in spacecraft more comprehensive risk assessments more rigorous testing protocols more robust safety audits more thorough investigation processes safety culture emphasized redesign of the Command Module |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_34
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station_Launch_Complex_34 January 27, 1967 |
| gptkbp:failure_type |
fire during test
|
| gptkbp:final_crew_training |
completed in January 1967
|
| gptkbp:final_report_date |
April 1968
|
| gptkbp:fire_cause_analysis |
detailed in final report
|
| gptkbp:fire_cause_investigation |
thorough and comprehensive
|
| gptkbp:fire_department |
gptkb:Command_Line_Interface
cabin fire electrical fault led to major design changes conducted by NASA comprised of experts from various fields implemented in future missions improved emergency protocols occurred during a pre-launch test combination of factors comprised of engineers and experts emergency procedures initiated pure oxygen atmosphere cabin area implemented in future designs led by NASA conducted by NASA and independent experts new fire safety standards implemented |
| gptkbp:fire_detection |
failed to activate
lack of adequate fire detection |
| gptkbp:fire_extinguishing_system |
ineffective in the cabin
|
| gptkbp:fire_incident_date |
January 27, 1967
|
| gptkbp:fire_investigation_duration |
several months
approximately 10 months |
| gptkbp:fire_investigation_outcome |
led to accountability measures
led to redesign of spacecraft systems |
| gptkbp:fire_investigation_report |
published in 1968
detailed findings published detailed analysis of the incident |
| gptkbp:fire_location |
gptkb:Command_Line_Interface
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:Apollo_program
|
| gptkbp:funding |
increased public support for NASA
|
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:James_E._Webb
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Apollo_program
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Space Race
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
led to redesign of Apollo spacecraft
led to major changes in NASA protocols |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major tragedy in U. S. human spaceflight
catalyst for safety reforms first major tragedy in U. S. human spaceflight history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Apollo 1
|
| gptkbp:impact |
in the Apollo program
delayed subsequent Apollo missions |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:future_space_missions
|
| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:William_C._Mc_Culloch
gptkb:Apollo_1_Accident_Investigation_Board gptkb:NASA several months Apollo 1 accident investigation safety recommendations approximately 1 year design changes recommendations for future missions comprised of experts ASAP (Apollo Safety Review Board) comprised of experts from various fields identified multiple safety issues design flaws identified published in 1968 nearly a year safety improvements in NASA improved astronaut safety measures the Apollo 1 Review Board ASAP (Apollo Spacecraft Accident Investigation Board) NASA safety review identified multiple failures ASAP (Apollo Safety Review Panel) NASA and external experts led to significant changes in NASA operations design changes implemented faulty wiring published in April 1967 design flaws and safety issues NASA report on Apollo 1 cabin atmosphere issues |
| gptkbp:investigation_board_chairman |
gptkb:William_C._Mc_Cool
|
| gptkbp:investigation_outcome_impact |
led to Apollo 7 success
|
| gptkbp:investigation_recommendations |
improved materials
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
numerous documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
crew training
testing life support systems testing spacecraft systems conducting risk assessments conducting safety drills testing communication systems assessing crew dynamics assessing crew performance assessing crew safety measures assessing crew training effectiveness assessing emergency escape procedures assessing mission readiness assessing mission success criteria assessing operational challenges assessing risk management strategies conducting post-incident analysis conducting pre-launch checks conducting pre-launch simulations conducting safety evaluations conducting systems checks conducting technical reviews developing astronaut training evaluating astronaut health and safety evaluating astronaut training programs evaluating engineering practices evaluating launch countdown procedures evaluating launch vehicle performance evaluating mission control operations evaluating mission objectives evaluating mission planning evaluating spacecraft performance evaluating technical specifications improving spacecraft reliability preparing for lunar missions testing emergency procedures testing emergency protocols testing emergency response plans testing flight operations testing ground support equipment testing launch procedures testing launch vehicle systems testing operational procedures testing operational readiness testing safety equipment testing spacecraft capabilities testing spacecraft integration testing the Apollo Command Module |
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
manned lunar missions
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
first crewed Apollo mission
be the first crewed flight of the Apollo program |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
increased focus on safety
led to organizational changes changed approach to crew safety |
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
the Space Race
|
| gptkbp:issues |
flammable materials
flammable materials in cabin pure oxygen atmosphere |
| gptkbp:launch_attempt |
failed
not completed |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
January 27, 1967
February 21, 1967 6:31 PM EST |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_34
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station_Launch_Complex_34 |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Saturn_IB
gptkb:Launch_Complex_34 gptkb:Team_Rocket |
| gptkbp:launched |
January 27, 1967
extensive pre-launch checks extensive checks |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
February 21, 1967
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
improvements in spacecraft design
NASA safety protocols |
| gptkbp:legacy |
increased focus on astronaut safety
influenced future space missions led to improved safety protocols catalyst for safety reforms in space travel led to redesign of Apollo spacecraft influenced future NASA missions led to Apollo 7's success |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station_Launch_Complex_34
|
| gptkbp:location_of_accident |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_34
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station_Launch_Complex_34 |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:North_American_Aviation
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkb:Grissom,_White,_and_Chaffee_Memorial gptkb:NASA held annually various tributes and memorials various memorials established held for the crew held at Kennedy Space Center held at Arlington National Cemetery various locations across the U. S. dedicated at Kennedy Space Center held at Cape Canaveral Grissom, White, and Chaffee are honored annually Grissom, White, and Chaffee are honored in various memorials Apollo 1 Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery Apollo 1 Memorial at Kennedy Space Center |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration test spacecraft systems canceled first crewed mission test Apollo spacecraft systems test Apollo command module systems test command and service module systems test command module systems test Apollo Command Module systems test the Apollo Command Module |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
14 days
0 days planned for 14 days planned 14 days |
| gptkbp:mission_failure |
led to redesign of spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Mars_Rover
gptkb:human_spaceflight crewed manned spaceflight manned test flight |
| gptkbp:named_after |
the Apollo program
|
| gptkbp:nasaadministrator_at_time |
gptkb:James_E._Webb
|
| gptkbp:nasaadministrator_during_incident |
gptkb:James_E._Webb
|
| gptkbp:nasachanges |
implemented after the tragedy
revised engineering practices |
| gptkbp:nasaprogram_impact |
influenced future missions
|
| gptkbp:nasaresponse |
increased focus on astronaut safety
increased funding for safety measures increased focus on safety commitment to safety improvements increased funding for safety improvements |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
space exploration history
tragic fire during a test |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
gptkb:Apollo_10
gptkb:Apollo_8 gptkb:Apollo_7 gptkb:Apollo_9 gptkb:Apollo_11 Apollo 2 (uncrewed) Apollo 2 (planned but never launched) |
| gptkbp:number_of_rooms |
high pressure during the test
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
January 27, 1967 a pre-launch test |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:aircraft
tragic accident mission failure crew fatalities Crewed test flight accident |
| gptkbp:post_accident_impact |
increased safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:post_incident_changes |
new safety protocols
new safety standards established |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Mercury_program
gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_7 gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_9 |
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Apollo_2
gptkb:Apollo_4 |
| gptkbp:prompted_the_redesign_of |
the Apollo command module
|
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
raised about space safety
raised awareness of space safety issues raised awareness of space program risks |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
increased safety regulations
increased scrutiny of NASA increased safety awareness in space missions increased awareness of space safety raised awareness of space safety increased awareness of space mission risks increased scrutiny of NASA missions |
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
national mourning
shock and mourning held after the tragedy |
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
approximately 5 seconds
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Apollo_204
cabin fire |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
gptkb:Apollo_program
|
| gptkbp:reported_by |
gptkb:media
|
| gptkbp:result |
loss of crew
increased safety measures published by NASA published by ASAP published in 1968 design changes to the Apollo spacecraft NASA safety improvements published in April 1967 |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
death of three astronauts
the deaths of three astronauts |
| gptkbp:resulting_changes |
improvements in spacecraft design
safety improvements in NASA |
| gptkbp:resulting_program_change |
increased safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:reviews |
conducted after the accident
conducted post-accident conducted after incident |
| gptkbp:safety |
conducted after incident
shifted within NASA high-pressure pure oxygen environment shifted NASA's safety culture emphasized in NASA shifted within NASA after the incident |
| gptkbp:safety_culture_change |
in NASA
|
| gptkbp:safety_culture_shift |
within NASA post-incident
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
increased safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:safety_improvements_implemented |
in subsequent Apollo missions
in subsequent missions |
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
changes to spacecraft design
improved safety protocols improvements in spacecraft design implemented after incident revised after the incident revised after incident implemented in future missions led to changes in spacecraft design in spacecraft design improved fire safety protocols redesign of the command module modifications to the Apollo spacecraft implemented in subsequent Apollo missions led to the Apollo 7 mission being safer. |
| gptkbp:safety_protocol_changes |
new safety protocols implemented
|
| gptkbp:service |
first crewed mission to end in tragedy
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first crewed mission of Apollo program
first crewed mission of the Apollo program |
| gptkbp:status |
failed
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Apollo_7
gptkb:Apollo_4 |
| gptkbp:suffered_from |
cabin fire
|
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:training |
enhanced for future missions
|
| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
the development of new safety measures
|
| gptkbp:was_a_tragedy_that |
shocked the nation
|
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
NASA's approach to crew safety
|
| gptkbp:was_delayed_by |
safety concerns
|
| gptkbp:was_followed_by |
gptkb:Apollo_7
safety reviews |
| gptkbp:was_originally_designated_as |
AS-204
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Apollo_program gptkb:Apollo_missions the Apollo program the Space Race |
| gptkbp:was_scheduled_for |
launch in February 1967
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_26 gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_34 gptkb:White gptkb:Apollo_Program gptkb:Apollo_program gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center gptkb:The_Apollo_Program gptkb:Neil_Armstrong gptkb:Ed_White gptkb:Apollo gptkb:Apollo_missions gptkb:Apollo_13 gptkb:The_Kennedy_Space_Center gptkb:Gus_Grissom |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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