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John Glenn was one of the original 7 Mercury astronauts and the 3rd American to venture into space as well as the first American to orbit the earth. Back in 1959, when he was chosen to become an astronaut, there was no one doing that line of work, so basically, no one inspired Glenn or the other Mercury astronauts. They had to inspire themselves. They were inspired by a desire to fly higher, faster, and further than was possible with the aircraft being flown at that time.
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What is John Glenn's interest?
John Glenn's interest was in aviation and space exploration. He was a decorated pilot in World War II and the Korean War before becoming an astronaut and the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. Glenn's passion for exploring the skies led him to have a long and distinguished career in the field of space exploration.
Which astronaut became a senator?
John Glenn. John Glenn, Jr. circled Earth in 1962 on the Mercury 6 space mission, becoming the first American to make a complete Earth orbit. He also served as U.S. Senator to Ohio (1975 - 1999)
Can a civilian orbit earth?
Neil Armstrong was a civilian. So was John Glenn on his second orbital mission.
Do astronauts still land the same way John Glenn did?
The answer is yes and no. John Glenn's first flight ended in a water splashdown at sea, a method NASA plans to use for the future Orion project missions. John Glenn's second flight was aboard the Space Shutle, which landed at Cape Kennedy, where it launched from. Until the Orion project begins flying, US Astronauts fly aboard a Russian Soyuz, which parachutes back to earth on dry land, not the wheels that the Shuttle used.
Who was the first US astronaut to orbit earth?
John H. Glenn, Jr. John Herschel Glenn Jr. (born July 18, 1921) became the first US astronaut to orbit the Earth, the third US astronaut in space, and the fifth man in space. He flew the capsule Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, on the "Mercury Atlas 6" mission, circling the globe three times during a flight lasting 4 hours, 55 minutes, and 23 seconds.
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 name of John Glenn's sister?
John Glenn's sister's name is Jean Glenn.
When and where did John Glenn die?
John Glenn the astronaut is still alive.
What sports did John Glenn play?
john glenn played football
What is John Glenn's full name?
It is John Herschel Glenn Jr.
Did john glenn work for nasa?
John Glenn was a NASA astronaut.
What is john glenn's full name?
It is John Herschel Glenn Jr.
Who are the children of John H Glenn?
John David Glenn (born December 13, 1945) and Carolyn Ann Glenn (born March 19, 1947) are John and Annie Glenn's two children.
