27 October 1998 Factual 87 mins
John Glenn goes on another journey into outer space for tests on how old age is affected there. His whole life is chronicled in this informative documentary, from his first mission above to his experience as a senator and finally, his blast into space at age 77.
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John Glenn as Himself
Kurt Brown as Himself
Scott Carpenter as Himself
Lyn Freedman as Herself
Annie Glenn as Herself
David Glenn as Himself
Daniel Goldin as Himself
Steve Lindsay as Himself
Richard Linnehan as Himself
Lisa Malone as Herself
Thomas Miller as Himself
Scott E. Parazynski as Himself
John Pike as Himself
Steven Robinson as Himself
Edward Stone as Himself
Frank Van Riper as Himself
United States 27 October 1998
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