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John Glenn

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 is facts about John Glenn?

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What year did john glenn become an astronaut?

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The initial group of NASA astronauts were selected in 1959. They were John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton.

How much time did it take John Glenn to orbit the earth?

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NASA astronaut John Glenn's February 20, 1962 flight lifted off at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The flight circled the earth three times. The flight lasted a total of 4 hours, 55 minutes before the Friendship 7 spacecraft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean.

What did john glen serve?

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What is some other accomplishments John Glenn did?

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He became the oldest person to go in space at the age 77.

Where did John Glenn lift off in the friendship 7?

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NASA astronaut John Glenn's February 20, 1962 flight lifted off at Cape Canaveral, Florida and lasted a total of 4 hours, 55 minutes before the Friendship 7 spacecraft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean.

What did john glenn first to do?

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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 state are John Glenn and Neil Armstrong?

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John Glenn and Neil Armstrong were born in Ohio.

Did John Glenn have any brothers or sisters?

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John Glenn did not have any brothers or sisters

Is Ohio Senator John Glenn a Republican or a Democrat?

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John Glenn served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from Ohio.

When did john glenn walk the moon?

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John Glenn never walked on the moon. NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. NASA astronaut John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.

What challenges did John Glenn face?

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When John Glenn was 8, both of his parents died.

Where was John Glenn born and raised?

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Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921. He grew up in New Concord, Ohio.

Is John Glenn the oldest?

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In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery, making him the oldest person to fly in space.

What was the highest rank john glenn achieved in the military?

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He Joined the Air Force as a cadet. All men know that to be a pilot in the U.S Air Force you have to be an Officer.