Mercury Rising

"Mercury Rising" explores the pivotal orbital flight of John Glenn aboard Friendship 7, which marked a turning point in the United States' quest to regain its footing in the space race during the Cold War. As America faced intense competition from the Soviet Union, Glenn's mission on February 20, 1962, aimed to restore national confidence and counteract fears of falling behind. Drawing from new archival materials, personal interviews, and Glenn's unpublished notes, the audiobook captures the tension and excitement surrounding this historic event that ultimately set America on the path to the moon.