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Astronaut John Glenn reported thousands of tiny, luminescent particles swirling around his Friendship 7 capsule during the 1962 Earth orbit, prompting NASA concern about potential impact. The “fireflies” were later explained as sun-illuminated ice particles, a phenomenon confirmed on later flights.
John Glenn's photographs from his 1962 orbital mission aboard Friendship 7 are considered some of the most expensive ever taken, capturing the first galactic color images and marking a pivotal moment in space exploration. These images, along with other rare NASA prints, were showcased by gallerist Daniel Blau, highlighting the role of photography in documenting and communicating the achievements of space missions. The exhibition underscores the blend of scientific ambition and human curiosity that drives space exploration.
Glen Powell revealed his initial fear of having ruined the film 'Hidden Figures' after watching a rough cut, feeling he had let down the legacy of the real-life figures portrayed. However, his opinion changed after seeing the final polished version. Powell also discussed his journey in Hollywood and his decision to return to Texas to be closer to his family.
Actor Glen Powell revealed he vomited after watching a rough cut of Hidden Figures, fearing he had ruined the film with his performance as astronaut John Glenn. Powell shared his anxiety on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, explaining that the unfinished state of the movie heightened his self-criticism. Despite his initial reaction, Hidden Figures went on to become a box office success, grossing $236.2 million worldwide. Powell is currently promoting his new film, Hit Man, available on Netflix.
Glen Powell, who played astronaut John Glenn in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures," revealed on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast that he initially feared he had ruined the movie after watching a rough cut. Powell struggled with self-doubt, feeling he had let down his co-stars and the legacy of the real-life figures portrayed. However, he acknowledged that the final polished version, with added music and effects, alleviated his concerns. Powell is currently starring in the action-comedy film "Hit Man," now in cinemas and streaming on Netflix from June 7.
John Glenn's $40 Ansco Autoset camera, purchased from a drugstore, played a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration and set the stage for space photography. Glenn modified the camera with the help of NASA engineers to make it usable with his bulky astronaut gloves. During his three-orbit mission that lasted 4 hours and 55 minutes, John Glenn took the first human-captured colored still photographs of the Earth using this camera. The impact these photographs had on the world resonated with the public, and NASA quickly realized the importance photography would play in their future space missions.