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Q: Who was the first American astronaut to go around the Earth?
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What was the first American spacecraft carrying an astronaut to orbit Earth?

The first American spacecraft which orbited the earth was called The Mercury Friendship 7, and the astronaut was a famous person his name was John Glenn, he was a senator for many years later.


What did John Glenn do as an astronaut?

first american to orbit earth.


Astronaut John Glenn was the first American to do what?

orbit the earth


What ohioan was the first American astronaut to circle the earth in a spacecraft?

John Glennwas the first American to circle the earth. He was later a Democratic Senator from Ohio.


Astronaut John Glenn was the first American to?

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.


Who was the first US astronaut to orbit around the earth?

John Glenn


When did first American go into space?

On May 5, 1961, Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first American Astronaut to leave the earth's atmosphere. Also Neil Armstrong was part of Apollo 11.


When did John Glenn orbit around the earth?

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.


Why is American astronaut John Glenn famous?

He was one of the original 7 Mercury astronauts and the first American to orbit the Earth.


Who was America's first astronaut?

Alan Shepard was the first American astronaut.


Astronaut Shepard who in 1961 was the first American sent into space?

Well the first american in space was alan sheaperd, john glenn was first to orbit earth tho.


The first African-American to go into space?

Colonel Guion Bluford was the first black astronaut to orbit the earth; this occurred in 1983. The first black female astronaut was Dr. Mae Jemison, in 1992.