Roger B. Chaffee
Astronaut from Apollo 1 mission
Born
Died
1967
58 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Completed training as a naval aviator and obtained a degree in aeronautical engineering. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963, participated in the Apollo program. Died in a fire during a pre-launch test for Apollo 1 on January 27, 1967, along with two other crew members. His contributions to space exploration continue to be recognized posthumously.
Served as pilot for Apollo 1 mission
Contributed to the development of Apollo program
Worked as a test pilot for various aircraft
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