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In 1998 he returned to space at the age of 77 on the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-95), becoming the oldest man ever to go in space. This was an 'experiment' to test the effects of going into space on an aging person. (It had been discovered that going into space showed signs of premature aging).
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Why was John Glenn Jr so important to American space exploration?
because he is awesome
How old was John Glenn when he orbited the moon?
John Glenn orbited the earth, the first American to do so. He was forty at the time.
Why was john glenn jr so important in American space programs?
On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.
Why did John glenn go into space?
why did john glenn go into space
How tall is john glenn?
John Glenn Harding is 5' 11".
Why was John Glenn Jr so important to American space exploration?
because he is awesome
Why was john glenn jr so important in American space explorations?
because he is the greatest man alive in 1960's and his dad john glenn made him a strong boy
How old was John Glenn when he orbited the moon?
John Glenn orbited the earth, the first American to do so. He was forty at the time.
What was important about john glenn orbiting the earth?
He was the first American to orbit the earth.
What is John glenn's middle name?
John Glenn's full name is John Herschel Glenn, jr.
What is john glenn's middle name?
John Glenn's full name is John Herschel Glenn, jr.
Is john glenn single?
No, john glenn is not single.
What is John Glenn's Wife's name?
John Glenn's Wife's Name is Anne Glenn
What was John Glenns parents names?
John Glenn's parents names are Clara Sprout Glenn and John Glenn.
Why was john glenn jr so important in American space programs?
On February 20, 1962, NASA astronaut John Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission becoming the third American in space and the first American to orbit the Earth circling the earth three times.
What is John Glenn's full name?
It is John Herschel Glenn Jr.
What is john glenn's full name?
It is John Herschel Glenn Jr.
