John Glenn: One Machine That Worked Without a Flaw

John Glenn: One Machine That Worked Without a Flaw

John Glenn, NASA, Aerospace, Cold War

This article describes John Glenn’s flight aboard Friendship 7, during which he successfully completed three orbits around the Earth. Despite a few close calls, Glenn had to take manual control of the spacecraft when its systems malfunctioned, continuing the mission without their assistance.

ID: In the first image, John Glenn and President Kennedy are seen taking a celebratory drive following Glenn's successful mission. The other images provide close-up views of Friendship 7, as well as moments leading up to and during the spacecraft's launch.

Physical Dimensions: 15 inches x 22.75 inches

From the collection of Lydia E. Ferguson

Newsweek

March 5, 1962

Nunez, Pablo

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20th Century