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John Glenn (July 18, 1921) was a United States marine, and the first American astronaut to orbit Earth. After a full career and many NASA accomplishments, he went on to serve as the senator of Ohio from December 24, 1974 – January 3, 1999.

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What year did John Glenn return to space on his second trip?

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In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.

How old was john glenn when he first orbit earth?

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Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921. On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission at age 40 becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.

How old was john glenn was when he went back to the second trip?

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In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.

Did john glenn work for nasa?

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John Glenn was a NASA astronaut.

What town did john glenn grow up in?

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John Glenn grew up in New Concord, Ohio. He attended New Concord Elementary School, New Concord High School, and Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.

Why did john glenn shoot his daughter?

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John Glenn shot his daughter by accident. She was drinking juice or water then she cried,"Dad!" as she was dying. Then she died.

Why was john glenn Jr famous?

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John Glenn was a United States Marine Corps aviator, engineer, NASA astronaut, and United States Senator from Ohio. On February 20, 1962, Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth. John Glenn served as the U.S. Senator from Ohio December 24, 1974 - January 3, 1999. He died on December 8, 2016 at age 95.

How many times did john glenn married?

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John Glenn was married once. He and Annie Castor were married on April 6, 1943. Together, they had two children-John David (born 1945) and Carolyn Ann (born 1947).

What day month year did John Glenn orbit the earth?

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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.

What year did john glen orbit the moon?

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year nineteen hundred sixty seven

Is John Glenn a Christian?

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it is christianity

How old was John Glenn when he orbited the Earth twice?

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Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921. On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission at age 40 becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.

Did John Glenn walk in Space?

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No. He circled the earth and then made a splashdown and was picked up by a Navy ship.

What city did john glenn grow up?

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John Glenn grew up in New Concord, Ohio. He attended New Concord Elementary School, New Concord High School and Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.

How long did John Glenn Remain in orbit for?

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4 Hours and 55 Minutes.

What did john glenn study?

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John Glenn studied engineering at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.

When did John Glenn fly around the world?

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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.

When did john glenn retired after senate?

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John Glenn served as the U.S. Senator from Ohio December 24, 1974 - January 3, 1999.