Mercury-Atlas 6
Astronaut John Glenn is fitted for his space suit prior to liftoff
Astronaut John Glenn running as part of physical training program
Astronaut John Glenn during egress training activity at Langley
Astronaut John Glenn inspecting interior of Mercury capsule
Astronaut John Glenn and John Peterson in gantry viewing Mercury capsule
Fueling of the Liberty Bell 7 for the MR-4 mission
Astronaut John Glenn has blood drawn during training
Astronaut John Glenn, suited, during altitude chamber test
Astronaut John Glenn has biosensor attached to body during training
Astronaut John Glenn having an electrocardiograph done during medical testing
Astronaut John Glenn undergoes disorientation test in Aeromedical Laboratory
Astronaut John Glenn looks into a globe in the Aeromedical Laboratory
Astronaut John Glenn in the cockpit of a T-106
Astronaut John Glenn takes part in spacecraft systems briefing
Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
View of Friendship 7 capsule on top of booster rocket
Astronaut John Glenn poses in Mercury Space Suit
View of earth taken by Astronaut John Glenn during his MA-6 spaceflight
Fisheye view of Astronaut John Glenn insertion into the Mercury Spacecraft
Astronaut John Glenn checks the Friendship 7 spacecraft after landing
Astronaut John Glenn lowered to deck of U.S.S. Randolph after MA-6 flight
Astronaut John Glenn confers with Nurse Dolores B. O'Hara
Astronaut John Glenn running as part of physical training program
View of Astronaut John Glenn insertion into the Mercury Spacecraft
Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
View of Astronaut John Glenn insertion into the Mercury Spacecraft
Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission
Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission
Astronaut John Glenn poses in Mercury Space Suit
Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
Mercury-Atlas 6 spacecraft retrieved from Atlantic Ocean following mission
Views of Mission Control during MA-6 flight
Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
Astronaut John Glenn at preflight breakfast
Orbital sunset photographed by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6 flight
Astronaut John Glenn looks over checklist during MA-6 preflight activity
Close-up view of Astronaut John Glenn being inserted into Mercury capsule
Astronaut John Glenn inspects decal for side of his Mercury capsule
Astronaut John Glenn aboard the U.S.S. Randolph after MA-6 flight
View of earth taken by Astronaut John Glenn during his MA-6 spaceflight
View of earth taken by Astronaut John Glenn during his MA-6 spaceflight
View of clouds over Indian Ocean taken by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6
View of earth taken by Astronaut John Glenn during his MA-6 spaceflight
Orbital sunset photographed by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6 flight
Orbital sunset photographed by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6 flight
View of Astronaut John Glenn insertion into the Mercury Spacecraft
President Kennedy after presenting John Glenn with NASA Service Award
Camera aboard "Friendship 7" photographs John Glenn during spaceflight
Camera aboard "Friendship 7" photographs John Glenn during spaceflight
Camera aboard "Friendship 7" photographs John Glenn during spaceflight
Astronaut John Glenn points out area on globe to Boy Scout
View of Friendship 7 capsule on top of booster rocket
Astronaut John Glenn with artist who painted "Friendship 7" on capsule
Mercury astronaut John Glenn and President Kennedy at survival display
Astronaut John Glenn practices insertion into Mercury spacecraft
Astronaut John Glenn is fitted with space suit gloves during preflight
Astronaut John Glenn practices insertion into Mercury spacecraft
Astronaut John Glenn is fitted in his space suit during preflight training
Newsmen, photographers and T.V. reporters await MA-6 liftoff
Astronaut John Glenn during training exercise in Mercury Procedures Trainer
Astronaut John Glenn during training exercise in Mercury Procedures Trainer
Offical portrait of Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.
Astronaut John Glenn and wife visit with General McArthur
Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
View of Astronaut John Glenn in his Mercury pressure suit
View of Astronaut John Glenn in his Mercury pressure suit
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. in his Mercury spacesuit
Astronauts Carpenter and Glenn relax following breakfast during MA-6 activity
Astronauts Grissom and Glenn hold discussion in Mercury Control Center
Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
Astronaut John Glenn dons space suit during preflight operations
Astronaut John Glenn poses for press photographers at Cape Canaveral
Astronaut John Glenn is suited up at Cape Canaveral during MA-6 activities
DOD Recovery personnel and NASA technicians inspect Friendship 7 spacecraft
Astronaut John Glenn looks into a globe in the Aeromedical Laboratory
President Kennedy briefed on operation of Mercury Control Center
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. in his Mercury spacesuit
View of earth taken by Astronaut John Glenn during his MA-6 spaceflight
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