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In 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth. On October 29 he aims to set another record, becoming the oldest person to travel to space.
CNN ON-AIR
Tune in to CNN on Tuesday, October 27th at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT
for "The John Glenn Story: A Return to Space", a CNN special
report.
Live coverage of the Shuttle Launch begins on CNN on
Thursday, October 29th at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT
A fiesty Glenn rehearses launch, blasts media
For the first time in 36 years, John Glenn climbed aboard a spacecraft for a launch countdown -- but Friday's ride wasn't real, only make-believe.
Full Story
So Long Washington, Hello Space
- Video Report: CNN's Bruce Morton reflects on Glenn's political career.
Glenn Inspires Space Campers
While Glenn prepares in earnest for his mission, seniors
train for kicks at The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center.
Dick Hale was in the coal mines the day John Glenn orbited the Earth in 1962 and didn't think it was such a big deal. What he really can't understand, though, is why his town's home-grown hero wants to go up again.
Full Story
Retiring to Space
Grounded after his historic trip in 1962, by President Kennedy, John Glenn has
spent the last 36 years trying to get back to space. Now he has his chance.
Full Story
Skeptic's View
Is Glenn's upcoming mission real science or the right stuff for NASA public
relations? Full Story
Where Are They Now?
The "Mercury seven" are now only four, but the brotherhood lives on. Full Story
The Science of Discovery
The crew of STS- 95 has much to do in eight days. Full Story
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