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Gus Grissom was an American engineer and pilot who flew in space twice, first in 1961 and last in 1967, when he died in the Apollo 1 fire. Learn about his life, career, awards, and legacy on Wikipedia.
Jul 21, 2021 · Did Gus Grissom accidentally sink his own spacecraft in 1961? A new analysis of recovery film suggests it was a static electricity discharge that caused the hatch to explode. See the video and read the details of the mystery solved.
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Nov 16, 2023 · Learn how Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee died in a flash fire inside the Apollo 1 capsule during a launch test rehearsal in 1967. Explore the causes, consequences, and legacy of the first human space disaster.
Jul 22, 2021 · The second Mercury mission was going according to plan until the Liberty Bell 7 capsule sank in the ocean. NASA exonerated astronaut Gus Grissom, and two researchers now say they know what...
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Jun 7, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, one of the seven Mercury astronauts selected by NASA in 1959. He flew the second manned space mission in 1961 and was command pilot for the first Gemini and Apollo flights.
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Jan 28, 2014 · Learn about Gus Grissom, the second American in space and the first NASA astronaut to fly twice. He died in the Apollo 1 fire in 1967, along with his two crewmates.