John Glenn's Historic Space Flight

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn, an American astronaut, embarked on a historic mission to orbit the Earth in the spacecraft Friendship 7. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, Glenn was one of the seven astronauts selected for Project Mercury. The mission marked a significant advancement in space exploration, with Glenn's heart rate and other vital signs monitored throughout the flight. His successful orbit and observations from space were pivotal in the history of human spaceflight.

What significant event took place on February 20, 1962?

• The first moon landing

• The launch of an American astronaut into orbit

• The signing of the Space Treaty

• The first satellite launch

Which spacecraft was John Glenn aboard during his historic flight?

• Challenger

• Friendship Seven

• Gemini 4

• Apollo 11

What was John Glenn's military rank at the time of his space flight?

• Captain

• Lieutenant Colonel

• Major

• General

How many astronauts were selected for Project Mercury?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What was monitored from Friendship Seven during John Glenn's flight?

• Space debris

• Communication signals

• John Glenn's vital signs

• Weather conditions