• Short Summary

    Astronaut John Glenn and scientists at Cape Canaveral prepare for orbit of Earth.

  • Description

    Title reads: "The man John Glenn".

    Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America (USA).

    Angle shot the mercury rocket. C/U astronaut Lieutenant Colonel John Glenn in white outfit and cap. C/U scientists working on rocket capsule. C/U John Glenn talking to a technician standing near a theodolite. C/U Glenn looking through the theodolite (looks like telescope). Pan down the capsule. C/U Glenn in space suit. C/U man adjusting mirror which is on Glenn's arm. C/U Glenn in the capsule. C/U as his hand operates switches. C/U Glenn as he starts to get out of the capsule. C/U Glenn getting out of capsule. C/U Glenn taking off his space helmet. C/U Glenn.

  • Tags

  • Data

    Film ID:
    1711.31
    Media URN:
    53178
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    22/02/1962
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:05:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:42:05:00 / 01:43:10:00
    Canister:
    62/16

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