{"id":96107,"date":"2022-01-27T18:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T22:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-476883"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:34:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T20:34:26","slug":"nasa-day-of-remembrance-pays-tribute-to-fallen-astronauts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/humans-in-space\/nasa-day-of-remembrance-pays-tribute-to-fallen-astronauts\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Day of Remembrance Pays Tribute to Fallen Astronauts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Relatives of fallen astronauts place a wreath in front of on-screen images of those  who perished in the pursuit of space exploration during the Day of Remembrance on Jan. 27, 2022 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg 6426w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=300,204 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=768,521 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=1024,695 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=1536,1042 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=2048,1390 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=400,271 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=600,407 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=900,611 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=1200,814 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_wreath.jpg?resize=2000,1357 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">During NASA Kennedy Space Center\u2019s Day of Remembrance Ceremony on Jan. 27, 2022, from left, Lowell Grissom, brother of Virgil \u201cGus\u201d Grisson; Kathie Scobee Fulgham, daughter of Challenger Commander Francis R. Scobee; and Sheryl Chafee, daughter of Apollo 1 astronaut Roger Chafee, place a wreath in front of on-screen images of NASA astronauts who have perished in the line of duty. The ceremony was held in the Center for Space Education at Kennedy\u2019s Visitor Complex in Florida. <strong>Credits: NASA\/Kim Shiflett<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>By Linda Herridge<br>\nNASA\u2019s John F. Kennedy Space Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida paid tribute to the crew members of <a href=\"https:\/\/history.nasa.gov\/Apollo204\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Apollo 1<\/a>, space shuttles <a href=\"https:\/\/history.nasa.gov\/sts51l.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Challenger<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/columbia\/home\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia<\/a>, as well as other astronauts who have perished in the line of duty, during NASA\u2019s annual Day of Remembrance on Jan. 27. A limited number of guests attended the ceremony live at the Center for Space Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedyspacecenter.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Kennedy\u2019s Visitor Complex<\/a> to honor those astronauts who have fallen in the pursuit of space exploration. The center\u2019s employees and the general public viewed the event  as it was streamed live on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach year we come together, not only to remember the lives and legacies of the men and the women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the quest to expand science for the sake of humanity, but to recommit ourselves to ensuring the safety of those who will continue to keep the dream of spaceflight alive,\u201d said Kelvin Manning, Kennedy\u2019s deputy director.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?w=1365\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning speaks during the center\u2019s NASA Day of Remembrance on Jan. 27, 2022, at the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. \" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg 4480w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=683,1024 683w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=267,400 267w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=400,600 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=600,900 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=800,1200 800w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/day_of_remembrance_kelvin_manning.jpg?resize=1333,2000 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning speaks during the center\u2019s NASA Day of Remembrance on Jan. 27, 2022, at the Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. <strong>Credits: NASA\/Kim Shiflett<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thad Altman, president and CEO of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), welcomed guests and noted that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Jan. 27, 1967, NASA astronauts Lt. Col. Virgil \u201cGus\u201d Grissom, Lt. Col. Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee perished when a flash fire occurred in the Apollo command module during a launch pad test at Launch Pad 34-A. Grissom was a veteran of Mercury and Gemini missions. White performed the first U.S. spacewalk during the Gemini program. Chaffee was preparing for his first space flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lowell Grissom, brother of Gus Grissom, shared a few memories: \u201cThere was no particular concern that day because the spacecraft wasn\u2019t fueled. But it happened. Within seconds, all three astronauts perished. Apollo 1 has taught us we can never fail if we learn from the lessons of tragedies like this. I think they would be pleased that the exploration of space has continued.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately following the ceremony, Lowell Grissom, Sheryl Chaffee, daughter of Apollo 1 astronaut Roger Chaffee, and Kathie Scobee Fulgham, daughter of Challenger Commander Francis R. Scobee, placed a memorial wreath in front of an on-screen image of all the fallen astronauts. They were accompanied by Manning and Altman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs we rise to the challenges of today\u2019s era in space flight \u2013 returning to the Moon and sending humans deeper into space than ever before \u2013 we salute the pioneers who have gone before us, and we stand fully committed to the safety of those who pick up the torch and continue for the benefit of humanity,\u201d Manning said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s ceremony was hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amfcse.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Astronaut Memorial Foundation<\/a>, which was founded after the space shuttle Challenger accident in 1986 to honor the sacrifices of fallen astronauts each year, as well as inspire future generations through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation also built and maintains the Space Mirror Memorial, a 42-foot-high by 50-foot-wide granite monument at the Visitor\u2019s Complex that displays the names of the fallen astronauts from Apollo 1, space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as others who lost their lives while on NASA missions or in training. In 1991, the memorial was dedicated as a national memorial by Congress and President George H.W. Bush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View a replay of the ceremony on <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/aOyP13Uf6j\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Linda Herridge NASA\u2019s John F. Kennedy Space Center NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida paid tribute to the crew members of Apollo 1, space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other astronauts who have perished in the line of duty, during NASA\u2019s annual Day of Remembrance on Jan. 27. 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