Information about John H Glenn

John H. Glenn Jr. was a U.S. Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, and politician. He became the first American to orbit Earth on February 20, 1962, aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft. After his historic flight, he served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio for 25 years and returned to space in 1998 at the age of 77, becoming the oldest person to fly in space. Glenn is remembered for his significant contributions to both the space program and public service.