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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.
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Earth's orbit us shaped like a flattened circle. What is the name of that shape?
It is called an ellipse.
What does earth do in a year time?
the earth obrits the sun in about 365 days(one year.
Does the gravitational field protect us from the sun?
No, the Earth's gravitational field does not protect us from the sun. The gravitational pull between the Earth and sun keeps Earth in orbit, but it does not provide any physical protection from the sun's radiation or heat. The Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field help shield us from harmful solar radiation.
What was the first us spacecraft to enter into an orbit around a planet other than the moon?
The first US spacecraft to enter into an orbit around a planet other than the moon was Mariner 2, which orbited Venus in 1962.
Why does the moon orbit us?
because the earth's gravity is pulling the moon towards itself just like earth gets pulled by the sun with the help of its gravity
Who was the first US astronaut to orbit around the earth?
John Glenn
Why do you think the first astronaut in space only orbited Earth instead of heading directly to the Moon?
Actually the first US astronaut in space (Alan Shepard) did NOT orbit--he only had a 15-minute sub-orbital flight. The first US astronaut to orbit Earth was John Glenn. In any event, neither of them could have gone to the moon because at that time we simply did not have the technology to send them there.
What year was the first US manned orbit of the Earth?
The first US manned orbit of the Earth took place in 1962. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962, during the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, also known as Friendship 7.
What was John Glenn's comment when he stepped on to the moon this one is for you?
John Glenn never went to the moon. He was the first US astronaut to orbit the earth in 1962 and has been a US Senator.
What was John Glenn?
John Glenn (1921-2016) was a Marine fighter pilot, a test pilot, an astronaut, and a US Senator from Ohio. He was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth (1962) and the oldest astronaut to fly in space (Space Shuttle 1998, age 77).
Who were the 1st two people in space?
Yuri Gagarin of the USSR and Alan Shepard of the US, though his was a sub-orbital flight. John Glen was the first US astronaut to match Gagarin and orbit the Earth.
Who was the first US astronaut in space?
While John Glenn is usually given credit, as he was the first American to orbit the Earth, the first in space was actually Alan Shepard Jr. (1923-1998). Shepard, a US Navy pilot, became the first US astronaut in space on May 5, 1961, followed by fellow astronaut Gus Grissom on July 21. These were both sub-orbital flights of approximately 15 minutes each. John Glenn became the first US astronaut in orbit, making three orbits on February 20, 1962.The first "man in space" was the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), on April 12, 1961.
What was the first US spaceship to orbit the earth?
voyager Explorer 1 was the first US satellite to orbit the earth. It was proceeded by two Soviet Sputnik satellites.
What accomplishment did John Glenn succeed in complenting during 1962?
In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as part of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission. This accomplishment marked a significant milestone in the US space program and solidified Glenn's status as a pioneering astronaut.
What did John Glenn n do first in space for the US?
John Glenn, now a US Senator from Ohio, was the first American to orbit the earth, but not the first person. That distinction went to Yuri Gagarin of the USSR.
Who was the first US astronaut to fly in space?
Alan Shepherd was the first American to be launched atop a rocket. The mission was not intended to place him in orbit, only to bring him back safely on a sub-orbital trajectory. The mission was successful. John Glenn, now a US Senator from Ohio, was the first American to be launched, successfully injected into earth orbit, make several complete orbits, and return safely to earth.
Was John Glenn the first astronaut?
No, but he was the first US astronaut (and third person overall) to orbit the Earth, on February 20, 1962. The first two Mercury flights were suborbital (more-or-less straight up and back down), flown by astronauts Alan Shepard (May, 1961) and Gus Grissom (July, 1961).
