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Astronaut Glenn Fitted for the Special Suit
Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., is fitted for the special suit he wore during his flight. The double-walled suit is pressurized and air-conditioned and coated with a silver spray as protection against excess heat.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn Hoisted out of the Water
right: there's a man inside: the Mercury Space Capsule Friendship 7 with Astronaut Glenn within is hoisted out of the water after his tri-orbital space flight round the earth on Feb 20th.
Daily Mirror
Astronaut Glenn Relaxes Happily
Left: it's all over. Safe and sound after his experience, Glenn relaxes happily aboard the US destroyer Noa...
Daily Mirror
"Relaxing" - Astronaut John Glenn relaxes on the U.S. destroyer Noa after completing an orbital space flight around the earth three times Feb. 20.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn Showing President Kenedy the Marcury Capsule " Friendship 7 "
Lt. Col. John Glenn showing President Kennedy the Mercury capsule "Friendship 7" in which he made 3 orbits of the earth at Cape Canaveral, Florida, recently. The astronaut is seen wearing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Disting...
Daily Mirror
Astronaut Glenn Signs His Autograph
Astronaut John Glenn signs his autograph for an admiring youngster, one of many who surrounded him as he left the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Cocoa beach, Florida recently.
Daily Mirror
Astronaut Glenn Taking his Morning Exercise
Left: John Glenn taking his morning exercises with a run on Cocoa Beach, Florida. The 40-year-old Glenn, who is 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 168 pounds, runs two and one-half to five miles every day to keep in shape.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn Testing a Trumpet
Col. John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, testing a trumpet which was presented to him by musician Paul Toadman when the spaceman visited New York, recently.
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Astronaut Glenn With His Family
Our pictures show — Astronaut Glenn with his family in front of their home in Arlington, Virginia. Left to right are David 16, Lyn 14, Mrs. Glenn and Glenn. The Astronaut returned to Cape Canaveral after spending the Christmas holidays with his fa...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn in His Spacesuit
"US Space Flight Delayed" The United States first attempt to send a man on a space flight had to be postponed for 48 hours yesterday owing to adverse weather conditions. The astronaut who was selected to be placed in the capsule is CDR. Shepard (3...
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