20 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1962
Page
1
John H. Glenn Jr. blasted into a three orbit mission from Cape Canaveral and reported in high spirits that he feels fine and the view is tremendous as the historic flight commenced.
At 9 48 a m EST the 93 foot Atlas rocket generates about 360000 pounds of thrust launching John Glenn and his Friendship 7 capsule skyward in a historic spaceflight.
American astronaut John Glenn achieved orbital flight aboard Friendship 7 aboard the Atlas rocket, lifting from Cape Canaveral at 9:48 a.m. EST and circling the globe once at speeds near 17 545 miles per hour. The mission marked the first American orbital journey and intensified U.S. spaceflight plans for the year.
Former President Eisenhower and Richard Nixon played a second round of golf at Palm Desert while holding informal political talks. Nixon then returned to Los Angeles as the session ended Monday afternoon.
Weather forecast notes cloudy and colder conditions with snow flurries, especially in northern areas. Highs near 28 to 35 degrees, tonight's low 12 to 20, Wednesday light clouds and continued cold. Beckley and Oak Hill show chilly readings, river gauges and lake levels remain normal with gates open.
President Kennedy and First Lady watched as John Glenn completed the first American orbital flight. Millions across the United States followed the countdown, cheering and praying as TV and radio networks interrupted schedules for continuous coverage. Glenn’s family and from Muskingum College in New Concord joined crowds celebrating this historic milestone in space exploration.
CAPE CANAVERAL AP1 astronaut John Glenn reported from above Australia that he could see the bright lights of the city of Perth. He thanked everyone for turning them on as he described the view during the early portion of his Earth orbit.
During the historic orbital flight John Glenn consumed the first meal in space over Kano Nigeria. Lacking gravity he fed himself directly from plastic containers and swallowed in weightless conditions.
John Glenn records a preflight routine from 2:20 am breakfast to launch at 9:48 am. The diary notes physicals, suit checks, an egg breakfast, sensors attached, and the Atlas 109D rocket lifting off with Glenn reporting feeling fine and enjoying the view from more than 100 miles up.
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