Astronaut John Glenn pilots the ‘Friendship 7’ Mercury spacecraft during his historic flight as the first American to orbit Earth. Photo: AP Astronaut John Glenn pilots the ‘Friendship 7’ Mercury spacecraft during his historic flight as the first American to orbit Earth. Photo: AP
Astronaut John Glenn pilots the ‘Friendship 7’ Mercury spacecraft during his historic flight as the first American to orbit Earth. Photo: AP
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First American in orbit John Glenn dies at 95

Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Astronaut John Glenn pilots the ‘Friendship 7’ Mercury spacecraft during his historic flight as the first American to orbit Earth. Photo: AP Astronaut John Glenn pilots the ‘Friendship 7’ Mercury spacecraft during his historic flight as the first American to orbit Earth. Photo: AP
Astronaut John Glenn pilots the ‘Friendship 7’ Mercury spacecraft during his historic flight as the first American to orbit Earth. Photo: AP
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