On this date in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Glen piloted the Mercury-Atlas rocket named Friendship 7 and completed three orbits of Earth.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: February 20, 2019

On this date in 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Glen piloted the Mercury-Atlas rocket named Friendship 7 and completed three orbits of Earth.