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, the first American to orbit Earth and a legendary figure in aviation, politics, and space flight, died at 95.
- His career included becoming one of the original Mercury astronauts, making his historic orbit in 1962, and returning to space at age 77, becoming the oldest person in space.
- Beyond his space achievements, Glenn served as a distinguished Marine Corps pilot in two wars and spent 24 years as a U.S. Senator representing Ohio.
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