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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…