john glenn s second trip to space took off as planned in october of 1998. liftoff of discovery with the crew of six astronaut heroes and one american legend. when the mission was over, america s oldest space traveler was given his second ticker-tape parade on broadway in new york city. i would say he s one of the few legitimate american heroes of our time. i think people think at my age i m supposed to be a couch potato. you need to get out and fulfill your dreams and ambitions at any arj. reporter: following his return to space, he and wife annie founded the john glenn institute for public service at ohio state university. they also served as trustees of their alma mater, muss keying gum college. john scott, fox news. and that s just a sampling of some of the things he