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John Glenn, A Life and a Journey
NASA's Glenn Research Center was named after John H. Glenn, Jr., the first American to orbit Earth. Find out more about this hero astronaut's extraordinary career with NASA.
NASA Glenn and America's Shuttle
This virtual tour highlights NASA Glenn's contributions to the space shuttle program.
Video Features
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Gimbal Rig Tested Mercury Astronauts' Skills
NASA tested the Mercury astronauts for disorientation in a Glenn facility known as the Gimbal Rig.
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Ballistic Testing for Safer Flight
Glenn engineers helped NASA return the shuttle to flight by testing its wing panels for resistance to damage.
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Coasters and Shuttles
When the Shuttle launches, astronauts feel a lot like passengers on a roller coaster. This video explains why.
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Research Combustion Laboratory
This video explores the Research Combustion Laboratory's sixty year history and highlights its capabilities.
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Space Power Facility
This facility at Plum Brook Station is the world's largest space environment simulation chamber.
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Using NASA Media
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Multimedia Downloads
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