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 astronaut to orbit Earth, a legendary figure in aviation and politics, passed away at 95.
- His distinguished career included two space flights – the first American to orbit in 1962, and the oldest person in space at 77 in 1998.
- Glenn also served 24 years as a U.S. Senator from Ohio and was a decorated Marine Corps pilot in World War II and the Korean War.
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