Overview

• “Apollo 1 – L’histoire d’une tragédie” by Mark Craig premieres tonight at 20h55 on Arte and will be available for replay online
• The film focuses on the January 27, 1967 ground test accident that ignited an oxygen-rich atmosphere and instantly killed astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee
• Rare NASA archives and family home movies highlight the crew’s military backgrounds and the Cold War-driven urgency behind the U.S. space program
• Post-accident investigations uncovered design flaws in the cabin atmosphere and hatch mechanism, prompting NASA to overhaul its safety procedures
• The documentary underscores the 1971 lunar plaque placed by astronaut David Scott as a lasting tribute to the 14 astronauts who died in pursuit of space exploration