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Who Will Be Aboard the Upcoming Blue Origin Flight?

Chris Boshuizen (left), and Glen de Vries will be on board when Blue Origin's next manned launch takes off on Oct. 12. Blue Origin
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Key Takeaways:

  • Blue Origin's NS-18 manned mission is set for October 12, carrying former NASA engineer and Planet Labs Co-Founder Dr. Chris Boshuizen and Medidata Solutions Co-founder Glen de Vries.
  • Two additional crew members will be announced, with speculation that 90-year-old actor William Shatner, potentially the oldest person in space, might be among them.
  • The launch will take place from Launch Site One in West Texas at 9:30 a.m. ET, following Blue Origin's successful first human flight in July.
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has announced two of four crew members for its next manned launch set for October 12.

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