How Did The Fire Start?
NASA immediately convened the Apollo 204 Accident Review Board to investigate and completely identify the cause of the fire. NASA’s probe was also overseen by a committee of the United States Congress. It was discovered that the fire was caused by an electrical problem. The nylon material, which was combustible, along with the high pressure and pure oxygen cabin caused the fire to spread so quickly. Due to the cabin’s internal pressure, the plug door hatch for an escape route could not be opened either. In October 1968, the next Apollo mission was launched.
How Did The Fire Start
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