John Glenn's groundbreaking career as an astronaut made him an American hero and an inspiration to people around the globe. This interactive feature highlights important moments in John Glenn's life.
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John H. Glenn
John Herschel Glenn, Jr. was born July 18, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio. He was selected as a Project Mercury astronaut in 1959.
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Glenn Orbits the Earth
As the pilot of Mecury Friendship 7, John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth. He became a national hero and a symbol of American ambition.
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John Glenn Returns to Space
In 1998, the first American to orbit the Earth made history again. He became the oldest man ever to fly in space.
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Research Center Named in Glenn's Honor
In 1999, the Lewis Research Center was officially renamed the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field. The center celebrated with a day of festivities.
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John Glenn Honored With Exploration Award
John Glenn was presented with an Ambassador of Exploration award.
Multimedia Resources
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Image Gallery
View a series of photographs of John Glenn.
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John Glenn Videos →
A collection of Quicktime videos filmed throughout John Glenn's career.
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Using NASA Media
Reproduction guidelines for use of NASA images and emblems.
Related Sites
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John Glenn Tribute Gallery
Come to our Visitor Center to see our tribute to the Glenn Research Center's namesake.
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Biomedical Engineering Consortium →
The John Glenn Biomedical Engineering Consortium was established in 2002.
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School of Public Affairs →
The John Glenn School of Public Affairs is located at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
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Historic Site and Exploration Center →
The John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and Exploration Center is located in New Concord, Ohio.