John Glenn - first American in space!

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On this day in 1962, John Glenn became the first American in space.

Pictured above is Glenn entering the Friendship 7 capsule.

Read more here if you are interested: https://whenthestarscomeout.com/john-glenn-first-a...

If not, the third man in space did so, 55 years ago today!

All the best, Mark

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I remember that there was a black out upon reentry. Everyone was concerned that John Glenn was not going to survive.

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Hi Niles - yeah, particularly after the potential issue with the heat shield. I bet he was concerned too!

Cheers, Mark

Thanks for reminding us, Now I know I am getting old! lol

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Hi William - we all are :)

Cheers, Mark

Thanks for the memory!

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You're welcome Didi.

Cheers, Mark

Must be great achievement

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I bet it was Alexandra - and pretty scary at the same time!

Cheers, Mark

I was in Jr. High School at the top of the gym on a rope when he blasted off. They piped the radio feed through the school.

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Hi James - wow that must have been something to hear it as it happened.

Think a lot of us take a lot for granted these days. Look at Elon Musks's rocket landing without a hitch after delivering to the space station - that to me is headline news... but sadly I don't think many really paid much attention.

I don't know it it was on the same scale as being the first person in your nation to get into space and see the world the way he did - but still impressive nonetheless.

Cheers, Mark

Hello, Mark this guy was truly an inspiration to us all.

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Hi Kevin - yes I agree - and not just for Americans - I'm Scottish :)

Cheers, Mark

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Hi Mark, I remember the event so well. Irv.

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Hi Irv - it must have been such an atmosphere (no pun intended) to have watched all the reports/tv etc at the time!

Cheers, Mark

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Thank you Mark, I remember that event.
Makes me feel wiser, not older. :-)

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haha - I know what you mean Ken!!

Cheers, Mark

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I remember that day very well.
Wow, how life has changed.
Thanks again Mark, you sent me
on a journey down memory lane.

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It is amazing how far we've come since those first steps into space...

Glad you enjoyed it Ken,

Cheers, Mark

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Now on Dec 8 2016 John Glenn has journeyed to that colour out of space and that shadow out of time from which no man may return!

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Hey Michael - unfortunately yes. But in John's case, what a long, full life he had. Many of us who can, should aspire to do more with ours before that day comes!

All the best, Mark

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Hi Mark,

Just wanted to remind you about the rules about not posting links to our websites in the WA blog - you might end up getting marked as spam. Wishing you all the best.

Mikael

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Hi Mikael - thanks for the reminder.

Cheers, Mark

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