Video: John Glenn on first Earth orbit, 50 years later

Monday, February 20, 2012 - 20:00 in Astronomy & Space

John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth, creating one of the most historic events in modern history. Now, 50 years later, Glenn celebrates the occasion by looking to the future of space exploration. Bill Plante reports.

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