John Glenn

Who Are The Most Famous Astronauts?

Since the beginning of the Space Age, men and woman from all over the world have become famous astronauts and…

9 years ago

Hollywood’s Mixed Portrayal of John Glenn

We'll be the first to admit that the 1983 movie The Right Stuff takes artistic license when it talks about the Mercury…

12 years ago

Current Astronauts in Orbit Exchange Notes with John Glenn

If you weren't able to watch live, this is a fun exchange between the current astronauts in orbit, talking with…

13 years ago

Friendship 7: 50th Anniversary of John Glenn’s Flight

On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn launched on the Friendship 7 flight, or Mercury 6, the first human orbital flight…

13 years ago

Happy 90th Birthday John Glenn!

He's an American space icon, and today he turns 90 years of age. "John Glenn is a legend, and NASA…

13 years ago

The Mystery of John Glenn’s Fireflies Returns

[/caption] What were the “fireflies” that John Glenn saw during the first orbital spaceflight for the US? Enjoy a new…

14 years ago

John Glenn: Keep the Space Shuttles Flying

[/caption] US spaceflight legend John Glenn has weighed in on the current human spaceflight debate, releasing an 8-page paper outlining…

14 years ago