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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.
395 Questions
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 d Glenn have any children?
John Glenn and Annie Castor were married on April 6, 1943. Together, they had two children-John David (born 1945) and Carolyn Ann (born 1947).
Were did john glenn land when he returned from space?
NASA astronaut John Glenn's February 20, 1962 flight splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after circling the earth three times.
What contry was john Glenn born in?
Former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio John Glenn was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 18, 1921.
What is a famous quote of john glenn?
John Glenn said "If there is one thing I've learned in my years on this planet, it's that the happiest and most fulfilled people I've known are those who devoted themselves to something bigger and more profound than merely their own self-interest".
What branch of the military was John Glenn?
John Glenn was an officer in the United States Marine Corps.
What year did John Glenn return to space on his second trip?
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?
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?
In October 1998, Senator Glenn returned to space at the age of 77 aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
What town did john glenn grow up in?
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?
John Glenn shot his daughter by accident. She was drinking juice or water then she cried,"Dad!" as she was dying. Then she died.
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.
What day month year did John Glenn orbit the earth?
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.
How many times did john glenn married?
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).
No. He circled the earth and then made a splashdown and was picked up by a Navy ship.
How old was John Glenn when he orbited the Earth twice?
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.
