John Glenn

John Glenn

astronaut United States

John Glenn was an American astronaut and the first person to orbit the Earth, achieving this historic feat in 1962. His legacy continues to inspire space exploration, and he is a key figure in the film 'Hidden Figures' for his reliance on the calculations of Katherine Johnson.

Born on Jul 18, 1921 (103 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
65,015
Power
2,586$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 8.00 0.08% +20% 67,886,011 65,015 $2,700,000 2,586$
Totals 3 67,886,011 65,015 $2,700,000 2,586$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: He is not the oldest person to fly in orbit - that record belongs to John Glenn, who aged 77 flew on a Nasa mission in 1998. 8

BBC: Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday