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R.I.P. John Glenn
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A true hero. He had it all and was an inspiration to so many. Can you imagine going into space at age 77!
I was a science geek when I was a kid (still am). And I was so into the space program, followed every launch, read all I could, etc. What’s truly amazing is that throughout my lifetime I’ve experienced the history of all manned space travel since it began.
I did a science project about the Saturn V rocket for a science fair and my display consisted of nothing except a large model of the rocket. Pretty drab compared to some of the elaborate exhibits being displayed by other contestants. But I knew about every inch, every nook and cranny, every process of that thing and a lot of the score was based on verbal discussion and knowledge of the topic. The judges were mesmerized, they even thought my dad must have worked on the project for NASA. I got the highest score possible. Many thanks to the Mercury Seven and God Speed John Glenn.
I was a science geek when I was a kid (still am). And I was so into the space program, followed every launch, read all I could, etc. What’s truly amazing is that throughout my lifetime I’ve experienced the history of all manned space travel since it began.
I did a science project about the Saturn V rocket for a science fair and my display consisted of nothing except a large model of the rocket. Pretty drab compared to some of the elaborate exhibits being displayed by other contestants. But I knew about every inch, every nook and cranny, every process of that thing and a lot of the score was based on verbal discussion and knowledge of the topic. The judges were mesmerized, they even thought my dad must have worked on the project for NASA. I got the highest score possible. Many thanks to the Mercury Seven and God Speed John Glenn.
nice story haff.
R.I.P. John Glenn
R.I.P. John Glenn
Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys
The first test launch of the Mercury-Atlas configuration was a total failure (this is the combination that carried Glenn into orbit.) Supposedly the Mercury Seven astronauts were present to witness the launch. Can you imagine being told “this is what is going to take you into space” and then have that happen.
Space Cowboys
The first test launch of the Mercury-Atlas configuration was a total failure (this is the combination that carried Glenn into orbit.) Supposedly the Mercury Seven astronauts were present to witness the launch. Can you imagine being told “this is what is going to take you into space” and then have that happen.
It would take a giant pair to climb into that machine after that. Or as that country boy Chuck Yeager said, it would take the Right Stuff.
