Read a biography of the astronaut and U.S. senator, focusing on his experiences as a Marine fighter pilot in World War Two and the Korean War.
Listen to the former astronaut and senator read from his book "John Glenn: A Memoir."
Brief profile of the senior astronaut features links to newspaper articles, historical essays and other Glenn-related resources.
Provides a historical perspective of the astronaut's first mission into orbit. Includes articles from the era and photos of the capsule and crew.
Trace his space career from the Naval Aviation Cadet Program, through the war, to his selection as an astronaut and his return to space.
Companion information for PBS documentary of Glenn's return includes an examination of the mission's scientific experiments plus crew profiles.
Multimedia presentation chronicles John Glenn's career and his work in the Mercury Seven mission.