he was 77 years old
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
John Glenn traveled to outer space twice, setting multiple records both times. On his first trip he became the first American to orbit the Earth, and on his second trip, while serving as a US Senator, he became the oldest person to travel to space.
John Glenn's first trip was aboard Friendship 7 in 1962, making him the first American to orbit the Earth. His second trip was aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998, making him the oldest person to fly in space at the age of 77. Both missions were significant milestones in space exploration, showcasing Glenn's bravery and dedication to advancing human spaceflight.
John Glenn was 40 years old. Glenn turned 90 years old on July 18, 2011. H.B. !
Why did john Glenn return to space
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery, making him the oldest person to fly in space.
John Glenn traveled to outer space twice, setting multiple records both times. On his first trip he became the first American to orbit the Earth, and on his second trip, while serving as a US Senator, he became the oldest person to travel to space.
John Glenn's first trip was aboard Friendship 7 in 1962, making him the first American to orbit the Earth. His second trip was aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998, making him the oldest person to fly in space at the age of 77. Both missions were significant milestones in space exploration, showcasing Glenn's bravery and dedication to advancing human spaceflight.
John Glenn was 40 years old. Glenn turned 90 years old on July 18, 2011. H.B. !
Because he liked the first time
He was 41 years old when he first orbited earth.
On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission at age 40 becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.
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