Roger B. Chaffee

Astronaut from Apollo 1 mission

Roger B. Chaffee - Explorers & Adventurers born February 15th, 1935
Born
Died

1967
59 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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