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John Glenn Special Exhibit

14 February 2012

In honor of the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into space on 20 February 1962 as the first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth, the History Center presents a special exhibit of his lifetime achievements. Included are key milestones and memorabilia of Glenn's career. The actual launch took place from Pad 14 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. If you can't make a visit to Pad 14, you can learn more about the pad and its most significant launches at the History Center.