Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Walking to Capsule
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Mercury Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. leaving Hangar S enroute to capsule prior to MA-6 launch. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn Listening to Communications with...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL - Astronaut John H. Glenn, first American to orbit the earth, listens in on the voice communications of fellow Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter. Carpenter successfully complete... More
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Performing His Early Mornin...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. performs his early morning shave at Cape Canaveral shortly before the MA-6 launch. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. in His Mark IV Pressure Sui...
Original caption: Cape Canaveral, FLA. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. gives ready sign during Mercury-Atlas 6 prelaunch activities. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. in Flight Suit prior to Lau...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. in flight suit prior to MA-6 launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. being Suited-Up
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. is assisted with his suiting-up procedure by Space Flight Equipment Specialist Joe W. Schmitt during MA-6 preparations. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter Explaining Phases of His Au...
Original caption: Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, pilot of the Aurora 7 spacecraft explains phases of his flight to Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. who made the first US orbital flight in Feb... More
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn Undergoing Respiratory Testing i...
Original caption: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., 39, is shown undergoing certain respiratory testing as a part of the flight training program of Project Mercury. Pro... More
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. in His Spacesuit
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Closeup of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. in spacesuit prior to MA-6 launch. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. during Training for His Fri...
Original caption: Cape Canaveral, Fla. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. looks to the future in the Aeromedical Laboratory, located in Hangar S at Cape Canaveral as he continues his training program or the MA-6 mi... More
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Motioning to Astronaut Dona...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. -- Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. in spacesuit motions toward Astronaut Donald K. Slayton and Associate Director MSC Walter C. Williams. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Undergoing Last Minute Medi...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. undergoes last minute medical checks shortly before MA-6 launch and orbital flight. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Having Adjustments Made to ...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Joe W. Schmitt, Space Flight Equipment Specialist, makes adjustment to Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr.'s spacesuit prior to MA-6 launch operations. Committee Papers
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Eating in Crew's Quarters
Original caption: Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. eating in crew's quarters before prelaunch operations of the MA-6 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Committee Papers
Photograph of Naval Personnel Welcoming Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. a...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Naval Personnel of DD-841, USS NOA, line ships rail holding welcoming sign to Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. as they participate in recovery of spacecraft after world orbi... More
Photograph of Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. Talking on the Telephone af...
Original caption: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. - Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. talks over ships telephone as he relaxes aboard USS NOA, DD-814, after world orbital flight. Committee Papers