IMAGE 0_99\46.Lbm,John Glenn, pictured in 1964. He made the first US flight into orbit in Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. His lapel badge signifies he is one of the "Original Seven" Mercury astronauts.
IMAGE 500_599\548.Lbm,John Glenn eases himself into the cramped cockpit of the Mercury capsule Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, prior to his successful attempt to become the first American in orbit.
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IMAGE 1600_99\669.Lbm,A pensive John Glenn in the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule just before his flight.