Launch Complex 34

Launch Complex 34 (LC-34) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida is notable for being the site of the Apollo 1 tragedy. On January 27, 1967, a cabin fire during a pre-flight test for the Apollo 1 mission tragically claimed the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger B. Chaffee. This event led to significant changes and improvements in spacecraft design, testing procedures, and safety protocols in NASA's space program.

Another interesting aspect of LC-34 is that it was also the launch site for several early Saturn I and Saturn IB missions, which were critical in developing the technology and procedures for the later Apollo moon missions. Despite its somber history, LC-34 played a crucial role in the success of the Apollo program and the eventual landing on the moon. Today, the site is no longer operational and serves as a memorial to the Apollo 1 astronauts, with a plaque and the remains of the launch platform preserved as a historical site.