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Manned Space – 50 Years and Counting
Just 50 years ago, February 20, 1962 John Glenn became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth.
On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth. Host Bruce Gellerman marks America’s space milestone.