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John Glenn became the first American to do what on February 20, 1962?

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1. John Glenn became the first American to do what on February 20, 1962?
2. What did Glenn nickname his spaceship, which was officially named Mercury-Atlas 6?
3. When was the last year John Glenn went into space?
4. John Glenn flew over 59 missions during World War II in the Pacific theater, what famous left fielder was his wingman?
5. After retiring from NASA in 1964, John Glenn took up what public service role?
6. Who was the first person to survive Mach 1?
7. On May 5, 1961, the United States sent the first American into space. Who did it send?
8. What was the first planet, other than Earth, to be orbited by a spacecraft?
9. On July 20, 1969, which two astronauts made a "giant leap for mankind" by walking on the Moon?
10. The United States was engaged in a space race with which country?



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