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It was Scott Carpenter (given name Malcolm), who was the back-up pilot when Glenn blasted off to become the first American to orbit the Earth, February 20, 1962. Carpenter was still around 36 years later when the 77-year-old Glenn returned to space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on October 29, 1998.
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Who said god speed john glenn?
Astronaut Scott Carpenter. He was CapCom during the launch.
What was the exact quote that Scott carpenter said to john glenn?
As mission control performed its final system checks, Scott Carpenter, the backup astronaut for the mission, said "Godspeed, John Glenn."
Did john glenn work for nasa?
John Glenn was a NASA astronaut.
How old was john glenn when he becames an astronaut?
John Glenn was 40 years old when he became an astronaut in 1959.
Is Scott Glenn related to John Glenn?
No, Scott Glenn, the actor, is not related to John Glenn, the astronaut and politician. They are not related by blood or marriage.
How do you use godspeed in a sentence?
(The term "Godspeed" is a wish of good fortune or success to someone who is departing on a quest or mission)We wished the intrepid duo Godspeed as they climbed into their vehicles."Godspeed, John Glenn." (Mercury Mission Control at blastoff, 1962)
Who said god speed john glenn?
Astronaut Scott Carpenter. He was CapCom during the launch.
What was the exact quote Scott carpenter said to john glenn?
As mission control performed its final system checks, Scott Carpenter, the backup astronaut for the mission, said "Godspeed, John Glenn."
What was the exact quote that Scott carpenter said to john glenn?
As mission control performed its final system checks, Scott Carpenter, the backup astronaut for the mission, said "Godspeed, John Glenn."
When and where did John Glenn die?
John Glenn the astronaut is still alive.
Did john glenn work for nasa?
John Glenn was a NASA astronaut.
Was John Glenn's father an astronaut?
No.
How old was john glenn when he becames an astronaut?
John Glenn was 40 years old when he became an astronaut in 1959.
Was John Glenn a marine before an astronaut?
John Glenn was a United States Marine Corps aviator before becoming a NASA astronaut.
Where did John Glenn get train to be an astronaut?
where did John Glenn train give me the location
What congress member was a astronaut?
john glenn
Is astronaut john glenn alive?
yes
