| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First American orbiter | Newsday | 10 Nov 2024 |
| The first American astronaut to orbit the Earth | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Former fighter pilot and astronaut who was also elected to the senate after his retirement: 2 wds. | ||
| The first American to orbit the Earth | ||
| Astronaut honoree of '62 and '98 | ||
| Astronaut turned politician | ||
| Senator from Ohio, 1975-99 |