Glenn John H Collection

Mercury Astronauts Receiving the Collier Trophy, White House, Washington, USA, 1963. NASA Administrator James E. Webb (center)

President John F. Kennedy, John Glenn and General Davis in Cocoa Beach Parade, 1962. President Kennedy (left), astronaut John Glenn and General Leighton I

Kennedy Presents Award to Gilruth, 1962. Creator: NASA
Kennedy Presents Award to Gilruth, 1962. US President John F. Kennedy presents Dr. Robert R. Gilruth, Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Texas

Friendship 7, February 20, 1962. Creator: NASA
Friendship 7, February 20, Florida, USA, 1962. At 9:47 am EST, astronaut John Glenn launched from Cape Canaverals Launch Complex 14 to become the first American to orbit the Earth

President Kennedy tours Mercury Control Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1962. President John F. Kennedy is briefed on the operation of Mercury Control Center following the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6)

Beef and vegetables space food, Mercury Friendship 7 mission, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Beef and vegetables space food, Mercury Friendship 7 mission, 1962. This space food package contains pureed beef with vegetables

Binoculars, Friendship 7, 1962. Creator: Hensoldt-Wetzlar
Astronaut John Glenn Jr. carried these binoculars, manufactured by Hensoldt-Wetzlar, into space during the during the flight of Friendship 7, the first U.S

Camera, Leica, Spectrographic, 35mm, Glenn, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Leica
With this camera, a Leica 1g model, astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. carried out the first human-operated, astronomical experiment in space during his pioneering mission on February 20, 1962

Camera, 35mm, Glenn, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Minolta
With this camera, an Ansco Autoset model, astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr. took the first human-captured, color still photographs of the Earth during his three-orbit mission on February 20, 1962

Capsule, Mercury, MA-6, 1962. Creator: McDonnell Aircraft Corp
In this historic capsule, John H. Glenn Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth. Glenns flight was the third manned mission of Project Mercury

Viewfinder, Camera, Leica, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown
In order for John Glenn to take photographs during his February 20, 1962 mission while still wearing his bulky spacesuit, NASA engineers modified a Leica camera with this special viewfinder

Rangefinder, Friendship 7, ca. 1962. Creator: Unknown
During his three-orbit flight on February 20, 1962, John Glenn used this photometer/rangefinder to measure the airglow layer around the Earth

First aid kit owned by John Glenn, Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, 1962. Creator: Unknown
First aid kit owned by John Glenn, Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, 1962. This first aid kit was part of the equipment assigned to John Glenn for his historic mission aboard the Mercury spacecraft

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"Glenn John H: A Pioneer in Space Exploration and American Hero" Glenn John H, a name synonymous with courage and determination, left an indelible mark on the history of space exploration. In 1962, he became one of the Mercury Astronauts to receive the prestigious Collier Trophy at the White House in Washington, USA. Standing alongside President John F. Kennedy and General Davis, Glenn's achievements were recognized as a testament to human ingenuity. The year prior, in 1962, Glenn was honored during the Cocoa Beach Parade where he marched proudly alongside President Kennedy himself. This momentous occasion showcased their shared commitment to pushing boundaries and reaching for the stars. President Kennedy's admiration for Glenn's accomplishments extended beyond parades; he presented an award to Robert Gilruth for his instrumental role in NASA's success. The ceremony captured by NASA highlighted how teamwork and dedication propelled America into new frontiers. But it was Friendship 7 that truly catapulted Glenn into legendary status. On February 20th, 1962, he embarked on a historic mission aboard this iconic spacecraft – capturing imaginations worldwide as he orbited Earth three times. The image of Friendship 7 soaring through space remains etched in our collective memory thanks to NASA's remarkable documentation. During his journey aboard Friendship 7, Glenn relied on various tools that enabled him to capture breathtaking moments from outer space. With binoculars provided by Hensoldt-Wetzlar and cameras from Leica and Minolta at his disposal, Glenn immortalized scenes never before witnessed by humankind. Inside Friendship 7 itself lay crucial equipment like McDonnell Aircraft Corp's Mercury capsule – a marvel of engineering that ensured Glenn's safety throughout his groundbreaking voyage. Additionally, viewfinders and rangefinders allowed him precise control over capturing images that would inspire generations yet unborn. While exploring uncharted territory comes with its challenges, even sustenance had to be reimagined.