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The Oldest Astronaut

  • April 17, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

In 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, a nearly five-hour trip. In 1998, at age 77, he became the oldest human to go into outer space when he flew on a nine-day mission with the shuttle Discovery.

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