In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. In 1998, he became the oldest person to do so. Explore his life from his childhood in 1920s Ohio to his second trip into space, including the space program's early days, his years as a United States senator, and a comparison of his space adventures, from training to landing.
In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. In 1998, he became the oldest person to do so. Explore his life from his childhood in 1920s Ohio to his second trip into space, including the space program's early days, his years as a United States senator, and a comparison of his space adventures, from training to landing.