Location: Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center, Cleveland, OH
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. was chosen as a Mercury Seven astronaut in 1959, became the first American to orbit the earth in 1962, and returned to space in 1998 at age 77.
NASA will honor its American hero, celebrate his historical achievements and remarkable career, and salute 50 Years of Americans in Orbit at a special March 2 event at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center.
Glenn, now 90 years old, retired from the U.S. Senate in 1999 after 25 years. He will be joined by fellow astronauts, NASA officials and other dignitaries for the program that includes video presentations and personal recollections by Glenn and other space pioneers.
EVENT: Celebrating John Glenn's Legacy: 50 Years of Americans in Orbit
DATE: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012
LOCATION: Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH
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