Landmarks, On and Off Earth, Honor Apollo 1 Astronauts 50 Years After Fire
Monday, January 23, 2017 - 13:01
in Astronomy & Space
A football field used by schools surrounding Johnson Space Center in Houston will take on a new name in memory of the astronauts who died in a launch pad fire 50 years ago. Apollo Field joins a number of memorials on and off Earth for the fallen crew.