| Space Tragedy: Astronauts Die In Apollo Fire | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1757 |
| Catalog #: | 425649 | |
| Clip Number: | 425649-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-010-01 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Cape Kennedy, Florida | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Florida, Cape Kennedy (Cape Canaveral) SPACE EXPLORATION: Moon Missions | |
| Description: | Apollo astronauts Roger Chaffee, Edward White, and Gus Grissom are all killed in a flash-fire aboard their grounded space capsule. Investigators theorize perhaps a short circuit or electrical overload sparked the blaze. The first Apollo flight was scheduled for February. Establishing shot - Roger Chaffee, Edward White and Gus Grissom getting out of a NASA shuttle bus. CUS - Apollo Mission Simulator. High Angle Shot - Astronauts getting into the flight simulator. High Angle Shot - Astronauts sitting on the latter of the flight simulator., High Angle Shot - Technicians sitting at the control panel. High Angle Shot - The three astronauts strapped in their seats. CU - Gus Grissom adjusting a hose. CU - Roger Chaffee handling the hoses. MS - The launching area of the space capsules. MS - The burned space capsule. High Angle Shot - Some kind of tanks sitting near the space capsule. Camera panning from right to left - Roger Chaffee, Edward White and Gus Grissom. camera pulls back and they are all standing in front of the launching area all laughing and having a good time. | |
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