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On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.
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What did John Glenn fly in?
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How many space flights did john glenn do?
NASA astronaut John Glenn had two space flights. On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times. In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
How were John Glenn and Alan Shepard's flights different?
Alan Shepard had been the first American astronaut in space in 1961. Glenn was the first American to circle the Earth.
Was John Glenn the American to orbit the earth?
John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth. The previous US flights had been sub-orbital. Yuri Gagarin of the USSR had earlier been the first human to orbit earth.
What is John Glenn known for?
In 1962 John Glenn was the first man to orbit the earth. He then became the oldest person to fly into space in 1998, and in 1974 he became a Senator from Ohio
What is John glenn's middle name?
John Glenn's full name is John Herschel Glenn, jr.
What is john glenn's middle name?
John Glenn's full name is John Herschel Glenn, jr.
Is john glenn single?
No, john glenn is not single.
What is John Glenn's Wife's name?
John Glenn's Wife's Name is Anne Glenn
What was John Glenns parents names?
John Glenn's parents names are Clara Sprout Glenn and John Glenn.
What is John Glenn's full name?
It is John Herschel Glenn Jr.
What is john glenn's full name?
It is John Herschel Glenn Jr.
