As we continue to push into space, the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy reminds us to prioritize both safety and people.
The drive from Kennedy Space Center’s Visitor Complex to the launch facilities that line the Atlantic coast offers spectators a beautiful glimpse into American innovation: the gargantuan Blue Origin facility, the SpaceX landing zones and multiple NASA launch complexes.
At the time of the accident, my grandfather, James Gleaves, was the lead technician for North American Aviation, the NASA contractor that designed and manufactured the command and service module that caught fire. As panic consumed the white room, he worked frantically with several other men to open the three-layered hatch holding the crew members captive, but the inferno ripped through the interior within seconds, killing each of the men inside.
The culture during that time was one of productivity and timeliness, leaving scant opportunity for critiques that could cause delays. Ensuring safety is often a time-consuming part of any space endeavor. It wasn’t until after the fire that many of the warnings about the Apollo capsule’s pure oxygen environment, exposed wiring and excessive use of flammable materials came to light. The dawn of a new era in safety at NASA, most famously ushered in by Gene Kranz’s “tough and competent” speech, didn’t come until it was too late, and can be easily forgotten if the culture surrounding today’s projects don’t prioritize a “flat” hierarchy of opinion.
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