In 1962, astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth in the Friendship 7 spacecraft, then retired from his career as an astronaut. More than three decades later, Glen returned to space. On October 29, 1998, the Space Shuttle Discovery blasted off with Glenn aboard. The stamps on this cover pay tribute to both trips.
In 1962, astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth in the Friendship 7 spacecraft, then retired from his career as an astronaut. More than three decades later, Glen returned to space. On October 29, 1998, the Space Shuttle Discovery blasted off with Glenn aboard. The stamps on this cover pay tribute to both trips.