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Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot
May 1969 On December 21, 1963 the United States launched the Apollo space craft to orbit the moon. The astronauts had two prime objectives -- to go into lunar orbit, and to take photographs of the best possible landing sites for men to set a space...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Astronaut Glenn Carrying His Portable Air Conditioner For His Space Suit
Astronaut Glenn walks to van that will carry him to the base of the rocket. He is accompanied by Joseph W. Schmitt, NASA Space Flight Equipment Specialist (in white suit, behind) and Dr. William K. Douglas NASA Flight Surgeon and technicians.
Daily Mirror
Astronaut Glenn Eating Breakfast On the Morning of the First Attempt
Lt. Col. John Glenn, the United States Astronaut, who is to attempt later this week a three-orbit flight round the world, to become the first American to go into orbit, pictures eating breakfast on the morning of the first attempt. Glenn lay strap...
Central Press Photos Ltd.
Astronaut Glenn Enters His Space Capsule
Lt. Col. John Glenn entering his space capsule during one of the try-outs which was put off owing to bad weather conditions.
Keystone Press Agency Ltd.
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