Glenn’s Ranger Rocket Launching AKA Launching Of John Glenn’s Ranger (1962)
Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America / USA
MS Two engineers checking rocket equipment as US Astronaut, Lieutenant-Colonel John Glenn in space suit lies in position he will be in for his flight. CU Controller with earphones. MS and CU Glenn in space helmet in reclining position, possibly testing equipment, he tries out different movements he will have to make during flight. Various shots, technicians making adjustments to attachments on John Glenn’s space suit, including a notebook attached to his knees. MS Glenn, on his back in take off position, adjusting wrist attachments.
LS The NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) transfer van driving up, Glenn in space suit gets out (MS), waves and enters building. MS Four space mission controllers in control room. MS Back view, Communications Officer at his desk. (4 shots). MS and CU Space mission personnel seated, possible for a briefing.
LS Ranger rock