Friendship 7 Launch and John Glenn's Space Adventure

The video covers the historic launch of Friendship 7, piloted by astronaut John Glenn. It details the preparations, launch, and Glenn's experiences in orbit. John Glenn, a seasoned pilot and test pilot, was selected for Project Mercury, NASA's manned space program. The video highlights the technical aspects of the launch and Glenn's observations of Earth from space.

What is the name of the spacecraft making its debut in the video?

• Friendship 7

• Apollo 11

• Challenger

• Discovery

How much thrust does the Mercury Atlas rocket generate?

• Four million horsepower

• One million horsepower

• Two million horsepower

• Three and a half million horsepower

Which state is John Glenn from?

• California

• Ohio

• Texas

• Florida

What branch of the military did John Glenn serve in?

• United States Navy

• United States Army

• United States Air Force

• United States Marine Corps

How many astronauts were selected for Project Mercury?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What is checked during the preparation for the launch?

• Fuel levels

• Weather conditions

• System pressurization

• Astronaut's health

What is the countdown sequence before the launch?

• Ten, nine, eight, seven

• Seven, six, five, four

• Three, two, one, lift-off

• Five, four, three, two, one

What does John Glenn report feeling after reaching zero gravity?

• Dizzy

• Nauseous

• Excited

• Fine

What does John Glenn describe as 'tremendous' during his orbit?

• The silence

• The view

• The speed

• The spacecraft

How many orbits is John Glenn cleared for during his mission?

• Three

• Five

• Nine

• Seven