Glenn Prepares For Orbit Shot
Glenn Prepares For Orbit Shot
Glenn Prepares For Orbit Shot Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., Goes into final rehearsal at Cape Canaveral as the day approaches for America s first manned orbital flight. The flight should put the United States on even terms with Russia in the space race. Glenn answers reporters' questions and tells newsmen he feels he'll be 'safe' in space flight. Low Angle shot of Glenn, cu of John Glenn. NASA Control room. Nasa officials, all wear headsets. CU equipment, tape reels, etc. Shots of Glenn looking through telescope, looking over rocket, wears a hard hat. Rocket in hanger. Capsule being raised. Glenn putting on helmet, sitting in capsule. CU mirror tied around his wrist. Inside capsule, turning on switches, hitting buttons, etc. Glenn then emerges out, takes off helmet. News reporter asks Glenn who is in a suit and bow tie questions about the safety of the flight. Man standing to Glenn s right, Navy Lt. Carpenter?