Godspeed, John Glenn

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NASA - Biography of <b>John</b> H. <b>Glenn</b> "On February 20, 1962, <b>Glenn</b> piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 "Friendship 7" spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Launched from Cape Canaveral (Florida) Launch Complex 14, he completed a successful three-orbit mission around the earth, reaching a maximum altitude (apogee) of approximately 162 statute miles and an orbital velocity of approximately 17500 miles per hour. Glenn's "Friendship 7" Mercury spacecraft landed approximately ...

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  • Atlas had barely ...

    Atlas had barely enough speed to put the man in orbit. If it didn't work quite right, he'd go down near Africa. When Scott Carpenter said, God speed, John Glenn it had a double meaning.

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  • I believe the ...

    I believe the Redstone was originally an Army ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missle)

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  • Yep, Atlas more ...

    Yep, Atlas more powerful, QuarterPounder. Redstone didn't have enough oomph to make orbital velocity with a payload the size of a Mercury vehicle.

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  • So, what's the ...

    So, what's the difference between the Atlas and Redstone rockets? I know they look different, but is the Atlas more powerful?

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  • I agree Gagarin... ...

    I agree Gagarin...but somehow I fear most Americans don't truly know the accomplishments either of these men made.

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  • the answer...... ...

    the answer......Yuri Gagarin......the first man in space.....

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  • Gagarin and Glenns ...

    Gagarin and Glenns tiny episode in Mans journey into space, which will be remembered for ever.

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