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James Alton “Jim” McDivitt was born on June 10, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. He is of Irish descent. Like many other astronauts, he was a Boy Scout and earned the rank of Tenderfoot Scout. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1947.
James McDivitt
David Scott
Russell Schweickart
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Frank Frederick Borman, II was born on March 14, 1928, in Gary, Indiana. He is of German descent, born as the first and only child to parents Edwin and Marjorie Borman. Because he suffered from numerous sinus problems in the cold and damp weather, his father packed up the family and moved to the better climate of Tucson, Arizona, which Borman considers his home town. He started to fly at the age of 15.
Frank Borman – Commander – Apollo 8
William Anders – Lunar Module Pilot – Apollo 8
James Lovell – Command Module Pilot – Apollo 8
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After the uncertain days of February 1967, NASA officials began to realize that a recovery from the tragedy was under way. Through hard work and problem solving, morale of Nasa personnel started to improve…
Remains of Launch Complex 34
Memorial benches on the edge of launch pad 34
Memorial plaque attached to launch pad 34
Memorial plaque attached to launch pad 34
Apollo 1 medallion flown on Apollo 9
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What went wrong? Even years after the investigators began to sift through the wreckage of Apollo 1 piece by piece, no one could say exactly. But within weeks the general picture became clear: The fire was a disaster waiting to happen.
Apollo 1 during the investigation
Apollo 1 at Langley Research Center
Seamans, Webb, Mueller, and Apollo Program Director Phillips testify before a Senate hearing on the Apollo accident
