After two successful balistic manned flights in
1961John Glenn became the first American in the orbit on February 20, 1962.
During his flight with Mercury Atlas - 6 named Friendship 7 he made three orbits around the Earth and turned back safely.
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The first American into orbit
After two successful balistic manned flights in
1961
John Glenn became the first American in the orbit on February 20, 1962.
During his flight with Mercury Atlas - 6 named Friendship 7 he made three orbits around
the Earth and turned back safely.
