On January 27, 1967, the Apollo 1 fire tragically took the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee during a routine test. This heartbreaking event led to significant safety changes in NASA's Apollo program, ultimately contributing to the success of the moon landing. Their sacrifice serves as a lasting reminder of the inherent risks of space exploration and fuels NASA's ongoing dedication to safety. #Apollo1 #SpaceExploration #NASA #Astronauts #SpaceHistory #ApolloProgram #Re

Did you know the Apollo 11 spacecraft had worse computers than your car? The spacecraft that took man to the moon utilized an Apollo Guidance Computer, the AGC. The AGC had about a 2 megahertz processor. Cars, on the other hand, are equipped with dozens of ECUs, electronic control units, that manage almost everything in your car. ECUs have 40-200 megahertz processors. This means one ECU is 100 times more powerful than the Apollo 11 spacecraft. Follow if you’re interested in automotive technology

#OTD: Jan. 27, 1967, the Apollo 1 crew was lost. Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee all perished when a spark ignited the oxygen inside the Apollo 1 capsule they were testing. Learn more and watch a video: https://spacecenter.org/mission-monday-space-flight-tragedies/ | Space Center Houston