John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and a legendary figure in aviation, politics and the American space flight program, died today in Columbus, Ohio. He was 95.
Astronaut John Glenn Dies at Age 95
Key Takeaways:
- John Glenn, a legendary American astronaut, politician, and pilot, died at the age of 95.
- He made history as the first American to orbit Earth in 1962 and later became the oldest person in space at 77.
- Glenn's extensive career also included serving as a decorated Marine Corps pilot in two wars and 24 years as a U.S. Senator from Ohio.
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