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According to the passage, why was John Glenn's flight considered so successful?
A.
It was the first time a rocket had reached orbit and returned.
B.
NASA had finally learned how to stay in orbit for a long time.
C.
The astronauts were able to move outside the spacecraft.
D.
He was able to land on the Moon's surface for the first tim