John AutryFeb 20
On this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit earth.
#JohnGlenn #Friendship7
Liam O'Mara IV, PhDFeb 20
#MercuryAtlas6, the first crewed orbital mission for the United States, was launched on #ThisDayInHistory in 1962. Exceeding the two prior suborbital flights by Americans, #JohnGlenn made three orbits across nearly five hours in #Friendship7 before splashing down in the Atlantic.
John AutryFeb 20, 2025
On this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit earth.
#JohnGlenn #Friendship7
John AutryFeb 20, 2024
On this day in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit earth.
#JohnGlenn #Friendship7
PatApr 24, 2023

#TruthBeTold

In 1962 when the United States sent its first astronaut, John Glenn, into orbit they weren't sure what to expect so he took some shark repellent just in case.

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#TruthBeTold = A statement that is logically or literally true (or partly true), but seems to imply something that isn’t true or is just plain weird. (for rhetoric, logic or propaganda studies… or just for fun)

#space #nasa #JohnGlenn #astronaut #aliens #shark #SpaceShark #Friendship7
(image: publicdomainpictures.net, modified with some stars in the background)