answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It never left. The spacecraft had an electrical fire during testing, killing the three astronauts aboard.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

3mo ago

Apollo 1 did not return to Earth because its mission was tragically cut short by a cabin fire during a launch rehearsal test on January 27, 1967, resulting in the loss of the crew. This incident led to major redesigns in the Apollo spacecraft to enhance safety for future missions.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When did Apollo 1 come back to earth?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Astronomy

What was supposed to be Apollo 1's landing location on the moon?

Apollo 1 was a mission aimed at orbiting the Earth and testing the Command and Service Module. It was not intended to land on the moon. The Apollo program's goal was to land astronauts on the moon and bring them safely back to Earth.


What was the first Apollo?

The first Apollo spacecraft to carry humans was Apollo 7. It was an Earth orbital mission launched on October 11, 1968.


How far is the satellite Apollo in space?

Apollo was a human spaceflight program primarily aimed at landing astronauts on the moon and bringing them safely back to Earth. Satellites are placed in orbit around Earth, they are not sent to distant planets like the Apollo missions. The Apollo program ended in the 1970s, so the remaining hardware is either left on the Moon or adrift in space.


Where was the Apollo 1 going to land?

Apollo 1 was not actually scheduled to even travel to the moon, let alone land. Had the mission actually gone off, it would have fulfilled essentially the same mission later accomplished my Apollo 7 (the first manned mission using Apollo equipment). Apollo 7 was an 11-day Earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, and the first three-person US space mission. This would have been the mission of Apollo 1.


What Apollo exploded in space?

Apollo 13 experienced an explosion onboard while in space on April 13, 1970. The explosion was the result of a damaged oxygen tank, which caused a loss of electrical power and compromised the spacecraft's ability to return to Earth. The crew, with the help of mission control, managed to safely navigate back to Earth in a dramatic and successful mission known as a "successful failure."

Related questions

Was there an Apollo flight that did not come back?

I don't think so but apollo 1 had a fire before it took off and killed everyone


What Apollo mission sent a Christmas message to Earth in 1968?

It was Apollo 8 on their mission to be the first men to orbit the moon . It was a reading from the bible Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. It was read just before Apollo 8 went to the back side of the moon.


What was supposed to be Apollo 1's landing location on the moon?

Apollo 1 was a mission aimed at orbiting the Earth and testing the Command and Service Module. It was not intended to land on the moon. The Apollo program's goal was to land astronauts on the moon and bring them safely back to Earth.


What are the release dates for From the Earth to the Moon - 1998 Apollo One 1-2?

From the Earth to the Moon - 1998 Apollo One 1-2 was released on: USA: 5 April 1998


What are the ratings and certificates for From the Earth to the Moon - 1998 Apollo One 1-2?

From the Earth to the Moon - 1998 Apollo One 1-2 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M (video rating)


What was the first Apollo?

The first Apollo spacecraft to carry humans was Apollo 7. It was an Earth orbital mission launched on October 11, 1968.


How far is the satellite Apollo in space?

Apollo was a human spaceflight program primarily aimed at landing astronauts on the moon and bringing them safely back to Earth. Satellites are placed in orbit around Earth, they are not sent to distant planets like the Apollo missions. The Apollo program ended in the 1970s, so the remaining hardware is either left on the Moon or adrift in space.


Where was the Apollo 1 going to land?

Apollo 1 was not actually scheduled to even travel to the moon, let alone land. Had the mission actually gone off, it would have fulfilled essentially the same mission later accomplished my Apollo 7 (the first manned mission using Apollo equipment). Apollo 7 was an 11-day Earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, and the first three-person US space mission. This would have been the mission of Apollo 1.


What Apollo exploded in space?

Apollo 13 experienced an explosion onboard while in space on April 13, 1970. The explosion was the result of a damaged oxygen tank, which caused a loss of electrical power and compromised the spacecraft's ability to return to Earth. The crew, with the help of mission control, managed to safely navigate back to Earth in a dramatic and successful mission known as a "successful failure."


Was the Apollo 6 mission successful?

While technically successful (all the Apollo missions except 1 and 13 were successful), Apollo 6 was not an actual flight. After Apollo 1, all missions until 7 were hardware test flights and were not officially numbered. Manned flights go from 1 (which was lost to fire) directly to Apollo 7, which saw three men orbit the Earth in the Command Module.


What is the purpose of Apollo 1-10 mission?

The Apollo 1-10 missions were part of NASA's Apollo program aimed at landing humans on the Moon and bringing them safely back to Earth. The missions focused on testing the spacecraft and developing the technologies needed for a successful lunar landing, such as spaceflight capabilities, navigation systems, and crew training.


In what year was Apollo 1?

Apollo 1 was launched on February 21, 1967