Alumni
Celebrating 20 years since John Glenn '43 returned to space
Twenty years ago today, October 29th, alumnus John H. Glenn Jr. '43 returned to space as part of the Discovery Space Shuttle mission STS-95. In 1998, at the age of 77, Glenn became the oldest person ever to attempt a space flight. He was also the third sitting member of Congress to enter orbit. His participation in several experiments during STS-95 contributed to our scientific understanding of aging and health.
Please join us in celebrating Glenn's life-long dedication to public service and the important role he played in human discovery and exploration.
Image & Video footage courtesy of Nasa.
