“Star Trek” actor William Shatner flew to space Wednesday onboard Blue Origin’s second crewed launch. Shatner, accompanied by three other crew members, joked during a brief coining ceremony before riding to the spacecraft.
To Boldly Go Where No Canadian Actor has Gone Before: Blue Origin’s Successful Launch
Key Takeaways:
- "Star Trek" actor William Shatner, at 90 years old, successfully flew to space aboard Blue Origin's second crewed launch, becoming the oldest person to travel to space.
- The 11-minute spaceflight included three other crew members and utilized Blue Origin's New Shepard autonomous system and reusable booster rocket.
- The mission, NS-18, is part of Blue Origin's ongoing efforts to advance commercial space travel and reduce its costs.
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