Captain Kirk from ‘Star Trek’ rocketing into space next week

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Launching William Shatner, Into Space.Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Launching William Shatner, Into Space.On Oct. 12, William Shatner will boldly go where no other sci-fi actor has gone, launching into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket. .On Oct. 12, William Shatner will boldly go where no other sci-fi actor has gone, launching into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket. .Yes, it’s true; I’m going to be a ‘rocket man'! It’s never too late to experience new things, William Shatner, via The Associated Press.On Oct. 4, Jeff Bezos’ space travel company announced that “Star Trek” actor William Shatner will be onboard the next launch from West Texas.Bezos, the founder of Amazon, said he is a huge fan of the classic sci-fi series and even appeared in a cameo in the 2016 film “Star Trek Beyond.”.Bezos, the founder of Amazon, said he is a huge fan of the classic sci-fi series and even appeared in a cameo in the 2016 film “Star Trek Beyond.”.The Associated Press reports that Bezos invited Shatner to fly as the company's guest.With the launch, Shatner will become the oldest personto go to space. He is 90 years old. .Shatner’s flight will last 10 minutes and reach no higher than about 66 miles.Shatner’s flight will last 10 minutes and reach no higher than about 66 miles.The capsule will parachute back to the desert floor, not far from where it took off.Shatner played the role of the USS Starship Enterprise’s commander for three seasons from 1966 to 1969. .Shatner played the role of the USS Starship Enterprise’s commander for three seasons from 1966 to 1969. .He also portrayed Captain Kirk in seven movies, directing one of them.He also portrayed Captain Kirk in seven movies, directing one of them.He’s currently the host and executive producer of a History Channel show, “The UnXplained.”.I’ve heard about space for a long time now. I’m taking the opportunity to see it for myself. What a miracle, William Shatner, via The Associated Press.I’ve heard about space for a long time now. I’m taking the opportunity to see it for myself. What a miracle, William Shatner, via The Associated Press.This will be Blue Origin’s second launch of a crew

By MARCIA DUNN – Associated Press

Updated Oct 5, 2021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Captain Kirk from “Star Trek” is rocketing into space this month — boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone.

Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday that William Shatner will blast off from West Texas on Oct. 12.

At age 90, Shatner will become the oldest person in space. He’ll join three others — two of them paying customers — aboard a Blue Origin capsule. It will be the company’s second launch with a crew.

Bezos was on the debut flight in July, along with his brother and the youngest and oldest to fly in space. Shatner will break that upper threshold by 6 years.

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"I’ve heard about space for a long time now. I’m taking the opportunity to see it for myself. What a miracle,” Shatner said in a statement.

Also flying with Shatner: a former NASA engineer who founded a nanosatellite company; the co-founder of a software company specializing in clinical research; and a Blue Origin employee. The up-and-down space hop will last 10 minutes and reach no higher than about 66 miles.